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Senior Civil Engineer New

Job reference

240430_1782304840

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£44000 - £54000 per annum + BENEFITS

Location

Leeds

Industry sector

Engineering

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

20/07/2026

Posted date

24/06/2026

Closing date

15/07/2026

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Leeds

Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, my client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Leeds team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a leading private engineering consultancy, delivering a diverse range of UK-based projects across the residential, retail, commercial, leisure, education, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities of this Senior Civil Engineer role;

* Lead and support a civil engineering team on projects ranging from single-building developments to large-scale schemes across multiple sectors

* Utilise and demonstrate strong experience in Civil 3D

* Design civil infrastructure including adoptable roads and drainage systems for residential, commercial, retail, education, and industrial developments

* Liaise with statutory authorities such as water companies, environmental regulators, and highway authorities

* Use relevant technical analysis and design software, including AutoCAD, to a high standard

* Ensure the quality and consistency of technical outputs, including drawings and reports

* Mentor and support junior engineers

* Attend and contribute to design meetings, site meetings, and site inspections

* Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and design teams, providing technical advice where required

* Manage work in line with agreed budgets and programme deadlines

Requirements for this Senior Civil Engineer position;

* Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering (essential)

* Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience

* High proficiency in Civil 3D (essential)

* Chartership status is desirable

What They Offer

They offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include professional development support, reimbursement of professional membership fees, pension contributions, private healthcare, life insurance, travel loan schemes, additional leave purchase options, and performance-related bonuses.

Our Culture

They are committed to delivering high-quality, integrated engineering solutions for their clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment.

They actively promote equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.