Location
basingstoke
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/01/2026
Closing date
06/02/2026
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Basingstoke
New year, new job. Are you a Senior Civil Engineer based in or around Basingstoke looking to take technical ownership and lead high-quality infrastructure projects? This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer ready to manage projects, mentor others and progress within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.
You will be joining a well-established consultancy anchored in the Basingstoke office, working closely with a collaborative regional team while contributing to projects across the South East and further afield. The work spans highways, drainage and development infrastructure, supporting clients wherever their projects are located, while remaining rooted in a strong local base.
The role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of multiple projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and delivering civil engineering projects to programme and budget
* Leading detailed highways, drainage and infrastructure designs using 3D software
* Ensuring designs comply with current standards, legislation and client requirements
* Liaising with clients, contractors and internal teams throughout project stages
* Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
* Supporting bids, proposals and business development with technical input
About you
This role suits a confident Senior Civil Engineer ready to lead.
You will ideally have:
* A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
* Strong experience in highways, drainage or infrastructure design
* Competence using Civil 3D or similar design tools
* Proven project management capability from concept to completion
* Strong communication and leadership skills
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.