Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
 
Overview
 
We are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a dynamic civil engineering team delivering a wide range of highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer ready to step into a senior role, lead projects, and mentor junior civil engineers.
 
The Role
 
You’ll play a key part in delivering civil engineering designs across highways, drainage, Section 278/38/104 projects, public realm improvements, and residential/commercial infrastructure developments. The role requires strong technical knowledge, good communication skills, and confidence working directly with clients, contractors, and local authorities.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

- Lead civil engineering projects from feasibility to detailed design
- Produce designs for highways, junctions, drainage systems, and S278/S38/S104 works
- Use Civils 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/Flow, and Vehicle Tracking
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians
- Attend client meetings and coordinate with external stakeholders
- Ensure designs meet technical standards and project requirements
- Experience managing tasks to deliver on time and budget
- Experience with public realm / active travel / cycling infrastructure beneficial
- Producing fee proposals

 
Required Experience
 

- Degree in Civil Engineering
- Several years’ civil engineering experience (ideally 5–10 years)
- Strong knowledge of highways and drainage design
- Experience with S278/S38/S104 procedures
- Confident user of Civils 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Working towards or achieved Chartership

 
Why Join£
 

- Opportunity for rapid progression into Principal level
- Supportive civil engineering team with a positive culture
- Busy pipeline including highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes
- 25 days holiday + BH + birthday + Christmas closure
- Annual bonus and regular team socials
- Well-structured civil engineering environment with long-term stability

If you’re an Senior Civil Engineer looking to join a respected civil engineering company with strong values and long-term growth plans, apply today with your latest CV.