Permanent

Senior Civil Engineer

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Leicester, City of Leicester, LE1 4BA

£45000 - £55000 per annum

Posted: 27 June 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 27 July 2026

Ref: 105281

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About the Role

The Senior Civil Engineer position based in Leicester offers a permanent role with a salary between £45,000 and £55,000. Working for an established multidisciplinary consultancy, you will lead infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration sectors. Responsibilities include designing highways, drainage, and external works, managing schemes from concept to construction, and overseeing S38, S278, S104 agreements and SuDS schemes. You will review technical designs, support junior engineers, and act as a primary client contact. This position also involves contributing to team growth locally. A full-time working pattern is expected, with strong design and project management skills required for this key hire.

Senior Civil Engineer
Leicester
£45,000 - £55,000
An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing Leicester team.
This is a key hire for the business, offering the chance to take a lead role in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration sectors. You will also be helping to shape and grow the team locally.
The Role
Leading the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, including highways, drainage, and external works
Managing projects from concept through to construction
Overseeing and delivering S38, S278, S104 agreements and SuDS schemes
Reviewing and approving technical designs and outputs from junior engineers
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, architects, planners, and contractors
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
What we’re looking for
Proven experience within a UK consultancy environment
Strong technical design capability using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and drainage software (e.g. MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage)
Solid understanding of UK design standards and approvals processes
Confident communicator with experience in leading projects and teams
Ambitious individual looking to step into a more senior, influential role
What’s on Offer
£45,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
Generous holiday allowance
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Clear progression pathway into management and leadership
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing regional team