Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer - Consultancy

Newcastle upon Tyne | Up to £48,000 | Permanent

An established and award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing team in Newcastle.

• Play a key role in the technical delivery of civil engineering projects, from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction.
• Lead day-to-day delivery of civil engineering consultancy services with a strong focus on highways and drainage design, including SuDS, Flood Risk Assessments and earthworks.
• Produce drawings, calculations, reports and site appraisals, ensuring work is delivered to programme, budget and in line with relevant UK standards and guidance.
• Work closely with engineers of varying levels, providing technical support and mentoring where required.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and statutory bodies.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering with a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy.
• Solid experience delivering highways and drainage designs and a good working knowledge of UK planning procedures and design standards such as Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, DMRB and local authority guidance.
• Experience using software such as AutoCAD, Micro Drainage/Flow, Civil 3D, PDS or Causeway Live.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with residential developers is highly desirable.

• Salary up to £48,000, depending on experience, with flexible working hours and a 35-hour working week with an early finish every Friday.
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, pension, permanent health insurance, death in service benefit, discretionary bonus, employee assistance programme and support towards professional qualifications.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Civil Engineer, or a capable Civil Engineer ready to step up, looking to join a respected consultancy with a strong team culture and long-term career prospects