Location
York
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
06/10/2025
Closing date
27/10/2025
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD021025D
Location: York
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, a well-established, trusted Multidisciplinary Consultancy as they expand their country-wide, renowned for their expertise across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering landscapes. They are searching for a keen, capable Senior Civil Engineer with extensive skills within infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects, based near the vibrant, historical city of York.
Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* 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 developments
* 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 other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing and checking technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, etc.
* Contributing to the company's business development and growth, acting as a representative 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 role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
* Extensive experience of working with infrastructure (drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
* Highly proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
* Demonstrable experience of writing and amending reports
* 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.