Civil to Senior Engineer

Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer

££ Lincoln | Office-based with flexible hours
££ £35,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
££ Full-time | 37.5 hours/week | Permanent role

I''m currently working with a growing, forward-thinking Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy based in Lincoln, who are looking to bring in a capable and ambitious Civil Engineer – ideally someone with 2+ years’ experience.

This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a key role in the development of a civils team within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and autonomy.

The Role

As Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll be working across a variety of infrastructure and development schemes – taking projects from planning through to construction. This includes:

- Designing drainage networks to S104 standards and liaising with local water authorities
- Preparing SUDS strategies and Flood Risk Assessments
- Designing residential roads to S38 and S278 standards
- Modelling drainage systems using MicroDrainage or similar
- Overseeing production and QA of technical drawings and engineering documentation
- Liaising with planners, clients, and local authorities
- Mentoring junior team members (if senior level)

This role offers genuine progression, with the chance to shape how the civils function grows within the consultancy.

What They''re Looking For

- HNC, BEng or similar in Civil Engineering
- Strong technical understanding of UK drainage and highways design standards
- Proficiency in MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Previous consultancy experience (ideally in residential or commercial developments)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Good communicator and confident engaging with clients and authorities

Why This Role£

- Salary between £35,000 and £50,000, depending on experience
- Flexible working hours (start and finish times)
- Modern, close-knit and supportive team environment
- Clear progression to lead roles as the civils team expands
- Interesting and varied project work across the UK