Senior Civil Engineer

Braintree, England, United Kingdom

Description


Are you a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take real ownership of design delivery, mentor others and work on projects with genuine variety?

This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity is with a leading consultancy in Bishops Stortford known for collaboration, sustainability and strong technical standards. The Senior Civil Engineer will join a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes across the South East and beyond. For a Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys visible responsibility and a supportive culture, this is a strong next move.

Key responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes
* Coordinate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams
* Produce detailed designs using Civil 3D and related 3D modelling tools
* Ensure compliance with design standards, planning requirements and CDM 2015
* Identify opportunities for sustainable design and value engineering
* Support bids, proposals and wider business development activity
* Mentor junior engineers and help maintain design quality

Candidate requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
* Around 5 to 10 years of consultancy experience
* Strong Civil 3D and 3D modelling capability
* ICE membership, or clear progress toward it
* Strong communication and organisational skills

The Senior Civil Engineer role offers hybrid flexibility, varied project exposure, career progression and a salary of £50,000 – £65,000 plus benefits. This Senior Civil Engineer position will suit someone ready to lead, support others and make a visible impact.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

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.

Company


Penguin Recruitment

Penguin offers a professional recruitment service delivered with a friendly, positive personality. We are experienced at sourcing candidates at all levels of seniority throughout our specialist markets.

Penguin Recruitment Consultants are selected for their advanced communication skills paired with a genuine energy and can-do attitude to ensure candidates and clients alike receive a thorough, enthusiastic and quality recruitment experience.

Penguin Recruitment Ltd operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency meaning we are able to provide both temporary and permanent staff. Penguin Recruitment is a member of REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation).

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