Location
Braintree
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
20/03/2026
Closing date
10/04/2026
Senior Civil Engineer
Bishops Stortford
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Are you a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take real ownership of design delivery, mentor others and work on projects with genuine variety?
This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity is with a leading consultancy in Bishops Stortford known for collaboration, sustainability and strong technical standards. The Senior Civil Engineer will join a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes across the South East and beyond. For a Senior Civil Engineer who enjoys visible responsibility and a supportive culture, this is a strong next move.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes
* Coordinate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams
* Produce detailed designs using Civil 3D and related 3D modelling tools
* Ensure compliance with design standards, planning requirements and CDM 2015
* Identify opportunities for sustainable design and value engineering
* Support bids, proposals and wider business development activity
* Mentor junior engineers and help maintain design quality
Candidate requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
* Around 5 to 10 years of consultancy experience
* Strong Civil 3D and 3D modelling capability
* ICE membership, or clear progress toward it
* Strong communication and organisational skills
The Senior Civil Engineer role offers hybrid flexibility, varied project exposure, career progression and a salary of £50,000 - £65,000 plus benefits. This Senior Civil Engineer position will suit someone ready to lead, support others and make a visible impact.
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.