Job Description
Job Title: Senior/Principal Civil Engineer\n Reporting to: Associate\n Location: Nottingham\n Salary: £45,000–£55,000 (Dependent on Experience)\n Working Hours: 9am – 5pm\n\nA 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.\n\nProject Sectors/Work:\n\nThe 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.\n\nCivil 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.\n\nRole Overview – Senior Civil Engineer\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nSupport the training and mentoring of junior staff and apprentices, a shared responsibility across the team.\nManage and lead projects independently, acting as the primary point of contact for select clients.\nCollaborate closely with the structures team on multidisciplinary projects, both at quotation stage and during project delivery.\nAdditional Duties:\n\nProvide regular progress updates to the Associate and assume team management responsibilities in their absence.\nAttend client meetings to take briefs and develop strong, effective working relationships, monitored via client satisfaction feedback.\nPrepare 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.\nMonitor project profitability and negotiate additional fees where necessary to support the company’s financial goals.\nDevise solutions to complex technical challenges and demonstrate proficiency in writing and interpreting technical specifications.\n Technical Requirements:\n\nProficient in the use of AutoCAD and MicroDrainage.\nBenefits:\n\nContinuing Professional Development (CPD) and tailored chartership support.\nMonthly performance appraisals.\nBespoke salary reviews based on KPIs and one-to-one reviews.\nActive social committee organising lunchtime and out-of-hours events – ranging from meals to go-karting.\nFree on-site parking