Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Our client, a well‑established consultancy specialising in transport planning and highway design, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Fleet office. This is a great opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including Section 278 and Section 38 highway design schemes, across both public and private sectors.

• Deliver designs on time and within budget.
• Manage resource allocation to ensure efficient utilisation of the team.
• Collaborate with senior management across offices to support multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant authorities, statutory bodies, and design standards such as MCHW and DMRB.
• Review, authorise, and provide feedback on design information and reports.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation, particularly CDM regulations, and actively manage risks.

• Proven experience in Section 278 and Section 38 highway design projects.
• Strong management skills with confidence to lead teams through varied workloads.
• Extensive knowledge of highways technical documents and design guidance (DMRB).
• Experience managing project delivery against programme and budget.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Competent in highway drainage design and Causeway Flow PDS software.
• Familiarity with Civils 3D CAD software.
• Strong independent judgement and problem‑solving skills.

• Relevant Chartered Institute membership.
• Experience preparing cost estimates.

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Profit share and annual bonuses.
• Additional annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company social events.

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered