Structural Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer - Residential Development
Location: Gateshead or Corby
Experience: 5-10 years
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take a lead role on residential infrastructure schemes? Looking for a firm where your voice is heard, and your technical input genuinely shapes projects?
We're partnered with an independent, design-focused engineering consultancy that's making a real impact in the residential development space. With an increasing workload and a solid pipeline of schemes across the UK, they're now looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their growing team in either Gateshead or Corby.
The Role
You'll take the lead on multiple residential infrastructure projects - managing design delivery, supporting junior engineers, and liaising with clients, architects, and local authorities. Projects typically involve:
Highways and drainage design (Section 38/104/278)
Earthworks, levels, and cut/fill analysis
Surface water management and utilities coordination
Technical approvals and liaison with stakeholders
You'll join a tight-knit team of four engineers, working closely with senior leadership who remain hands-on and accessible. There's a clear path toward Associate level and beyond, for those keen to grow with the business.
What Makes This Different?
No red tape. You'll work directly with decision-makers and see your ideas get actioned.
You'll lead real, buildable projects - not endless concept stages.
The business has a solid reputation with national and regional housebuilders, and repeat clients make up a large share of their work.
Culture-wise, it's collaborative, straight-talking, and grounded in practical engineering.
About You
Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related)
5-10 years' experience in UK civil/infrastructure design, ideally in residential development
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroDrainage
Confident in managing technical approvals, reports, and project delivery
Comfortable mentoring junior team members and working closely with clients
Based within reach of Gateshead or Corby (3+ days in-office per week)
Sound like a good fit?
If you're a Senior Engineer who wants to work in a team that actually enjoys what they do - where technical quality and personal development are genuinely valued - get in touch. We'd love to tell you more.