Location
Leeds
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/10/2025
Closing date
26/10/2025
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD021025E
Location: Based near Leeds
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
This is the perfect opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for their expertise across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering landscapes. They are searching for a driven, experienced Senior Civil Engineer with extensive skills within infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects, based near the thriving, modern city of Leeds.
Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:
* Contributing to the design of a wide array of engineering projects
* Leading aspects of projects, including resourcing, scheduling, etc.
* Mentoring colleagues within their respective roles, encouraging their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at the company
* Liaising with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing and checking technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, etc.
* Acting as a representative of the company at client meetings, site visits, etc.
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:
* A Bachelor's or Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this
* Demonstrable experience of working in a design-based role, within a UK consultancy setting
* Extensive experience of working with infrastructure (drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy-based projects
* Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
* Highly proficient in the use of various software packages, such as Civils 3D, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
* Demonstrable experience of writing and checking reports, making the necessary amendments
* Experience of leading projects and/or people
* Considerable experience of working closely with clients and other stakeholders
* Outstanding organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:
* Previous experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments
* Some experience of preparing Transport Assessments
* Experience of working in a public-facing role
If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact the Civils Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.