SENIOR / PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer just outside Nottingham. You will lead civil engineering design from feasibility through to construction and take ownership of projects with direct client involvement.

The role involves highways, drainage and external works, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to fee proposals, tenders and business development. UK consultancy/design experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant UK consultancy/design experience.
• Strong background in civil engineering design (highways and drainage preferred).
• Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD or similar advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders and manage technical checks.
• Contribute to fee proposals, tenders and business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Take ownership of projects and contribute to overall business growth.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Mentoring

Project management

Client liaison

Business development

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Our client has a great opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing independent consultancy based just outside Nottingham.

This is a role with genuine scope to make an impact, taking ownership of projects, working directly with clients and helping shape the continued development of the civil engineering team.

The successful engineer will be involved in a varied range of projects, leading civil engineering design from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction. Responsibilities will include highways, drainage, earthworks, external works, levels and infrastructure, together with drainage strategies and SuDS where appropriate.

The role will also involve client and stakeholder liaison, technical checking, project management, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to fee proposals, tenders and business development. There is plenty of opportunity for someone keen to develop both their technical and commercial skills.

Candidates should have significant UK consultancy/design experience, with a strong background in civil engineering design and ideally highways and drainage. Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage or similar would be advantageous.

CEng/MICE or working towards Chartership is desirable, although candidates with strong relevant experience operating at Senior or Principal level will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking for greater responsibility, career progression and the chance to play a key role in a growing consultancy, with a varied project portfolio and direct client involvement.