Job Description
Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Tamworth
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000
Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking to take technical ownership of major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity in Tamworth offers leadership responsibility, project autonomy and genuine long-term progression within an ambitious and collaborative business.
A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead civil design activities across multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with Directors, clients and wider engineering teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions.
The Senior Civil Engineer will take responsibility for design delivery from concept through to detailed design while supporting junior engineers and contributing to technical excellence across the business. This Senior Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys project leadership, technical problem solving and working within a flexible, supportive consultancy environment.
Key responsibilities
Lead civil design for water and wastewater treatment projects
Produce calculations, technical reports and design specifications
Design RC elements, foundations and associated civil works
Review and check technical deliverables prepared by junior staff
Coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
Undertake site visits, inspections and technical support activities
Support tender submissions, project proposals and cost estimates
Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement
Candidate requirements
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Around 5 years' experience within the UK water sector
Strong technical understanding of water and wastewater design
Experience with RC detailing and foundation design
Good understanding of Eurocodes and UK Water Industry standards
Strong communication and leadership skills
Chartered or working towards Chartership desirable
Experience with Civil 3D or Revit desirable
Why apply
This Senior Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy where progression, flexibility and employee wellbeing are genuine priorities. The salary for this Senior Civil Engineer position is 45,000 - 55,000, alongside bonus, pension, life insurance, flexible working, professional membership support and strong development opportunities.
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.