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Senior Civil Engineer

Permanent
Warwick
United Kingdom
£48,000–£55,000 + Car Allowance
Civil Structural Engineering
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DY 2164

Description

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Warwick | Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office)
Salary: £48,000–£55,000 + Car Allowance
Type: Permanent | Full-time

About the Role

We're currently looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing Civil & Structural team delivering infrastructure design across a range of technically challenging projects.

This position is ideal for a confident engineer with strong Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD experience who enjoys leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering high-quality civil infrastructure solutions. Projects span multiple highly regulated sectors, including nuclear and defence, offering variety and technical challenge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design packages across a variety of projects
  • Manage small project teams and contribute to multidisciplinary project delivery
  • Prepare, review, and check engineering calculations, drawings, and technical models
  • Review subcontractor drawings to ensure compliance with project and technical standards
  • Support tender submissions, fee proposals, and project reporting activities
  • Develop practical and sustainable engineering solutions
  • Mentor and support engineers, graduates, and apprentices within the team

Team & Reporting Structure

  • Work alongside engineers, technicians, and graduate engineers
  • Collaborate with wider multidisciplinary teams across multiple sectors
  • Provide oversight and guidance to junior engineers
  • Report to an Associate or Principal Engineer

Requirements

Essential

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Chartered, Incorporated, or working towards professional accreditation (ICE, CIHT, IHE, or similar)
  • Strong experience in:
    • Drainage design
    • Earthworks
    • Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
    • Pavements and utilities design
  • High proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of UK adoption standards including:
    • Section 38 (S38)
    • Section 278 (S278)
    • Section 104 (S104)
  • Strong understanding of British Standards and current design guidance
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Desirable

  • Experience using Microdrainage or Infodrainage
  • Experience with Revit or Bentley MicroStation
  • Previous experience working within regulated or complex project environments

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must:

  • Be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) or higher
  • Hold British citizenship
  • Have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
  • Eligibility for Developed Vetting (DV) is advantageous but not essential

Working Arrangement

  • Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the Warwick office)
  • Opportunity to work on technically diverse and challenging infrastructure projects
  • Supportive team environment with clear professional development opportunities

Please note: This is a UK permanent role, and candidates will require existing eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this role.