Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer – Roads & Drainage Design

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Location – Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid)

Elb Recruit is a privately owned, established engineering consultancy looking to expand its civil engineering capacity from its Midlands hub.

With a strong reputation for delivering practical, practical engineering solutions, the consultancy works across a diverse range of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use development projects throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in highways and drainage design.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to an engineer who enjoys being closely involved in design delivery, while also taking a senior position within the team and supporting the development of junior engineers.

The Role

We are seeking a technically strong and experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a proven background in UK highways and drainage design.

You will play a key role within the civils team, taking responsibility for the delivery of highways, drainage, SuDS and infrastructure design from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design, technical approvals and construction support.

The role is deliberately hands-on. You will remain closely involved in the production, checking and development of engineering solutions while acting as a technical point of contact for clients, contractors, local authorities and other members of the design team.

You will also have the opportunity to support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, helping to develop the growing Midlands team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and actively contribute to the design and delivery of highways, drainage, infrastructure and SuDS schemes

Produce, check and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports

Develop drainage strategies and detailed drainage designs for both private and adoptable systems

Design and deliver S38 and S278 highway works, including estate roads, junctions, visibility splays and associated infrastructure

Develop S104/S185 drainage designs and support technical approval processes

Produce and review Flood Risk Assessments and flood mitigation strategies

Develop SuDS solutions including attenuation, infiltration, conveyance and exceedance routing

Interpret topographical surveys, ground investigation information, site constraints and existing infrastructure

Develop levels strategies, earthworks and cut-and-fill solutions

Coordinate designs with structural, geotechnical, environmental, architectural and other disciplines

Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, sewerage undertakers and other stakeholders

Ensure designs are practical, buildable, commercially viable and compliant with relevant UK standards

Support technical approvals, planning submissions and construction-stage requirements

Assist with fee proposals, project planning, resource requirements and delivery programmes

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers

Contribute to design quality, technical assurance, best practice and continuous improvement within the team

About You

You are an experienced, technically capable civil engineer who enjoys being close to the design process and delivering practical engineering solutions.

You will combine strong technical design ability with the confidence to take ownership of projects, communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, and support the development of other engineers.

You should have

  • Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Strong, proven experience in UK highways and drainage design A hands-on design background within a consultancy or engineering environment

Strong experience across residential, commercial, industrial or mixed-use infrastructure schemes

Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PDS, Site3D, Causeway Flow / MicroDrainage or similar

Experience producing drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and technical reports

Experience with S38 and S278 highway design and approvals

Experience with S104/S185 drainage and adoptable infrastructure

Strong understanding of UK highways, drainage and infrastructure design standards

Experience with SuDS, levels and earthworks design

Ability to interpret surveys, GI information and existing site constraints A practical, buildability-focused approach to engineering design

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Experience supporting or mentoring junior and intermediate engineers

Ability to manage your own workload and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Full UK driving licence The Benefits

  • Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements

Strong technical and professional development opportunities

Support for CPD and career progression

Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio

Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment

Opportunity to help shape and develop the growing Midlands civils team

Employee wellbeing initiatives and team activities The opportunity to join an established, independently owned consultancy with a strong pipeline of work

Interested?

If you are an experienced Senior Civil Engineer looking for a hands-on technical role within a growing consultancy in Birmingham, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. xpwpeyx To discuss this opportunity in more detail, or to gain an insight into the current civil engineering market, contact Pete Gillick at Elb Recruit, or apply today.

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