Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Exeter

£45,000 – £55,000

We’re working with a well-established, Exeter‑based consultancy who are looking to strengthen its Civil Infrastructure team with the addition of a Senior Engineer.

You’ll be joining at a busy and exciting time, with a strong pipeline of residential and mixed‑use development projects secured well into 2026.

• Take technical ownership of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery
• Lead the design of drainage, highways and external works solutions for development‑led schemes
• Prepare and review technical outputs, including drainage strategies, FRAs, earthworks appraisals and detailed design packages
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including planners, architects and approving authorities
• Mentor and support junior engineers, playing a key role in the long‑term growth of the civils team

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 5–10 years’ UK consultancy experience in civil infrastructure design
• Strong experience across drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and drainage software (Micro Drainage / Causeway Flow);
  Civil 3D experience advantageous
• Confident communicator with experience working directly with clients and approving bodies

• Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000 DOE)
• Profit‑related bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions and life cover
• Private health scheme & enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits (gym membership, cycle scheme, additional insurance, etc.)
• ICE‑accredited training scheme and full support towards professional qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious civil engineer looking to step into a senior role with real responsibility, progression and exposure to high‑quality development projects across the South West.