Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location:

Derby
Salary:
Competitive plus benefits

New year, new job. If 2025 is the year you want more responsibility, better projects and real influence, this Senior Civil Engineer role in Derby is a standout opportunity. This is a chance to join a growing civil engineering team and play a key role in delivering drainage, infrastructure and flood risk solutions across a varied development portfolio.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of civil and infrastructure design from concept through to technical approval. You will lead drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and detailed design work while working closely with clients, local authorities and internal teams. This role suits a Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys technical responsibility, project variety and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver drainage, infrastructure and flood risk design for residential and mixed-use developments

Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports

Lead S104, S38 and S278 submissions through technical approval

Undertake cut and fill assessments, site appraisals and feasibility studies

Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and programme

Act as a key point of contact for clients and design teams

Support and guide junior engineers within the team

About You

Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering

Around 6+ years UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer

Strong drainage, infrastructure and flood risk background

Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Micro Drainage or Flow

Confident communicator with good commercial awareness

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and have UK consultancy experience.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience