Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

In this Senior Civil Engineer role, you drive the development and maintenance of highway and drainage infrastructure in Leicester. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, technically robust solutions and mentor junior engineers. The position combines field site oversight with office-based project management, leveraging your design and assessment skills to shape resilient infrastructure. You will engage with stakeholders to ensure project success and align with industry standards, contributing to a dynamic, mission-driven team.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Carry over 5 days of annual leave
• 1 additional day of annual leave per year of service
• Income protection 80% for up to 2 years
• Standard pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage infrastructure development projects
• Prepare technical assessments (TA) and flood risk assessments (FRA)
• Design and implement highway and drainage solutions
• Utilise MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and Civil3D in design work
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Conduct site visits and manage projects from office, three days a week

Key requirements

• Significant experience in development infrastructure
• Strong proficiency in MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and Civil3D
• Experience in highways and drainage project design and implementation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Chartership is beneficial but not essential

• strong communication
• collaboration
• problem-solving
• MicroDrainage
• AutoCAD
• Civil3D

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