Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Our client is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy has an immediate requirement for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its experienced civil engineering design team in Derby. The role offers exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors and provides structured support towards chartership.

Key Responsibilities

Design and drafting of SuDS schemes, private external works, and Section 38 and Section 104 works for adoption
Civil engineering design and drafting across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors
Delivery of projects ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey developments, with construction values between £250,000 and £30 million
Contribution to projects delivered to BIM Level 2
Use of industry-standard software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil3D, and PDS, with final drawings produced in AutoCAD
Deputising for the team leader as required, including planning and organisation of tasks, people, and resources to ensure timely project delivery in line with current design guidelines
Skills & Experience

Essential:

Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD for technical drawing (to be assessed at interview)
Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering
Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
Experience using Civil3D or PDS, and InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage
Knowledge of the construction industry, relevant design standards, and basic health and safety
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience

Suitable for a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years' post-graduate experience
Experience working collaboratively within a civil engineering design team
Proven ability to manage and deliver design work to required technical standards
Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing
Professional Development

On-the-job training provided to support continued technical development
Close collaboration with senior engineers and structured mentorship towards ICE chartership
Education & Additional Skills

Strong background in English and Mathematics
Fully computer literate, with competency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability