Senior Civil Engineer

Principal/Senior Civil Engineer<br />A well-established and design-led structural and civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support continued growth within its Leicester office. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable civil engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of infrastructure and development projects while contributing to the ongoing development of a growing consultancy.<br />The Role<br />The successful candidate will take responsibility for the design and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across a range of sectors, working closely with directors, clients and project teams. The role will also involve mentoring junior engineers and supporting the wider business with project delivery and technical leadership.<br />Key Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of highways, drainage and civil infrastructure works
• Producing and reviewing technical designs and documentation, including SuDS strategies and detailed drainage designs
• Preparing and overseeing technical submissions and approvals including S104, S106, S185, S38, S278 and S184
• Producing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments and hydraulic modelling outputs
• Delivering external works, earthworks modelling and levels design
• Undertaking 2D and 3D highway and drainage design using industry-standard software
• Liaising with local authorities, statutory bodies and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Chairing and contributing to project meetings and providing technical input to clients
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians
• Assisting with resource planning, fee proposals and programme delivery
• Ensuring all work is compliant with current UK standards, regulations and best practice<br />Technical &amp; Software Requirements
• Strong experience using AutoCAD and Civils 3D
• Experience with Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage
• Sound knowledge of UK drainage, highway and infrastructure design standards<br />Candidate Profile
• Proven experience working within a UK civil engineering consultancy
• Strong technical capability in infrastructure and development-led civil engineering
• Confident leading projects and communicating with clients and external stakeholders
• Chartered or actively working towards chartership with ICE (or equivalent)
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to engineering delivery<br />Package &amp; Benefits
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear career progression and structured professional development
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a design-focused consultancy<br />Salary: DOE<br />Location: Leicester<br />To be considered, please submit an up-to-date CV