Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Job Title: Senior/Principal Civil Engineer
Reporting to: Associate
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Working Hours: 9am – 5pm


A well-established multidisciplinary design consultancy, with nearly 30 years of successful operation, is currently seeking an ambitious Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Nottingham. The company comprises 14 professionals, including a civil engineering team of five – three design engineers and two CAD technicians. With plans to expand further following this appointment, the team is also looking to welcome an engineer and graduate soon.


Project Sectors/Work:


The consultancy delivers projects across a variety of sectors including retail, industrial, residential, education, and defence. They serve both public and private sector clients, with project values ranging from £1 million to £20 million and locations spanning the UK. Current projects include a large residential development of 3,500 homes, fire stations, and major commercial schemes featuring portal frame buildings.


Civil engineering packages are typically split evenly across drainage, highways, and infrastructure design. The team is involved throughout the full project lifecycle, including the production of Flood Risk Assessments and Transport Assessments.


Role Overview – Senior Civil Engineer


Key Responsibilities:

• Support the training and mentoring of junior staff and apprentices, a shared responsibility across the team.
• Manage and lead projects independently, acting as the primary point of contact for select clients.
• Collaborate closely with the structures team on multidisciplinary projects, both at quotation stage and during project delivery.

Additional Duties:

• Provide regular progress updates to the Associate and assume team management responsibilities in their absence.
• Attend client meetings to take briefs and develop strong, effective working relationships, monitored via client satisfaction feedback.
• Prepare fee proposals for multidisciplinary projects that align with the brief and demonstrate commercial awareness. Contribute to technical documentation for speculative opportunities or tender submissions as required.
• Monitor project profitability and negotiate additional fees where necessary to support the company’s financial goals.
• Devise solutions to complex technical challenges and demonstrate proficiency in writing and interpreting technical specifications.

 Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and MicroDrainage.

Benefits:

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and tailored chartership support.
• Monthly performance appraisals.
• Bespoke salary reviews based on KPIs and one-to-one reviews.
• Active social committee organising lunchtime and out-of-hours events – ranging from meals to go-karting.
• Free on-site parking.