Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Our client is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy has an immediate requirement for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its experienced civil engineering design team in Derby. The role offers exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors and provides structured support towards chartership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and drafting of SuDS schemes, private external works, and Section 38 and Section 104 works for adoption
• Civil engineering design and drafting across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors
• Delivery of projects ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey developments, with construction values between £250,000 and £30 million
• Contribution to projects delivered to BIM Level 2
• Use of industry-standard software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil3D, and PDS, with final drawings produced in AutoCAD
• Deputising for the team leader as required, including planning and organisation of tasks, people, and resources to ensure timely project delivery in line with current design guidelines

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD for technical drawing (to be assessed at interview)
• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering
• Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Experience using Civil3D or PDS, and InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage
• Knowledge of the construction industry, relevant design standards, and basic health and safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience

• Suitable for a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years' post-graduate experience
• Experience working collaboratively within a civil engineering design team
• Proven ability to manage and deliver design work to required technical standards
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing

Professional Development

• On-the-job training provided to support continued technical development
• Close collaboration with senior engineers and structured mentorship towards ICE chartership

Education & Additional Skills

• Strong background in English and Mathematics
• Fully computer literate, with competency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability