Senior Civil Engineer

Our client, a consultancy based in Gateshead, is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer. The role involves working on a wide range of projects, mainly in social and private housing. The consultancy provides innovative engineering solutions and has won multiple awards. The most successful candidate will receive a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of up to £55,000.

The Senior Civil Engineer will work alongside innovative engineers to provide sustainable solutions to the market, leading the technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, and construction. The ideal candidate will have experience in drainage and highway design, SuDS, Flood Risk Assessments, and earthworks.

• Salary: £45k - £55k with regular pay reviews
• 35-hour week with half-day Friday
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Flexible work arrangements to suit lifestyle
• Support in gaining professional qualifications
• Family-friendly policies

• Working on projects including housing, commercial, residential, and extra care developments
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Leading day-to-day technical delivery
• Using design software for innovative infrastructure solutions on public and private sector projects
• Producing drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports, and site appraisals
• Working in accordance with relevant UK design standards

• BEng, Meng, MSc, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience within an engineering consultancy
• Ability to produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports, and site appraisals
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes
• Proficiency with technical software such as AutoCAD, Microdrainage/Flow, Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D, and AutoTrack
• Experience working with residential developers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and support or mentor team members