Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

A well-established and growing engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join its expanding infrastructure team in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of projects, mentor junior team members and work across a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes. The business has a strong reputation across residential, commercial and mixed‑use developments, offering engineers the chance to remain technically hands‑on while continuing to progress their careers.

You’ll be involved in projects from pre‑planning through to detailed design and construction, taking responsibility for delivering practical and cost‑effective engineering solutions while coordinating with clients, project teams and other disciplines. The role will see you managing multiple projects simultaneously, producing and reviewing technical designs, supporting junior engineers and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You’ll work closely with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle while maintaining a strong focus on technical quality and service delivery.

Typical project work will include drainage design, highways design, residential infrastructure, development infrastructure and wider civil engineering schemes. You’ll also play an important role in checking work, allocating tasks to junior team members and supporting their ongoing development.

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng preferred).
• Strong experience within a civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience in drainage, highways, residential infrastructure or development infrastructure design.
• Good working knowledge of relevant design standards and approval processes.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard software, including Civil 3D and other relevant 3D design packages.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating project teams.
• Ability to mentor and check the work of more junior engineers.
• Working towards Chartership with ICE or a similar professional body.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.

This consultancy places a strong emphasis on professional development and long‑term career progression. As an ICE‑approved training provider, they actively support engineers working towards Chartership and provide structured mentoring, training and development opportunities. You’ll join a collaborative team environment where you’ll be trusted with project responsibility, client interaction and mentoring opportunities while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills.

The business also offers excellent flexibility, a strong benefits package and a varied workload across a range of development and infrastructure projects.

• Salary of £45,000 - £52,000 depending on experience.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas shutdown without using annual leave.
• Additional birthday leave.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• 4.5% employer pension contribution.
• Health cash plan.
• Death in service cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme including virtual GP and counselling support.
• ICE‑approved training scheme and Chartership support.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Flexible working and flexitime arrangements.
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Early finish opportunities on Fridays.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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