Overview

Senior Civil Engineer — Nottingham | £40,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Working Hours + Bonus + Christmas Shutdown

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Nottingham. This is a great opportunity to take a leading role within a small, supportive team delivering a wide variety of civil and structural engineering projects, including public realm schemes, highways, active travel, residential developments, commercial units, schools, and high-tech industrial facilities.

The Role

• Supervise and manage the delivery of multiple projects, leading small delivery teams from pre-planning through to on-site delivery.
• Produce and check civil engineering designs, including levels, drainage, earthworks, and external works, ensuring technical quality and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and review highway design packages to Local Authority approval standards.
• Mentor junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Oversee commercial aspects of smaller schemes, including fee proposals, invoicing, and managing variations.
• Coordinate civil engineering design with in-house structural teams and with external multidisciplinary consultants.
• Lead by example, maintaining professionalism, diligence, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered, or working towards Chartered status, with a recognised institution (e.g. ICE).
• Strong background across a range of civil engineering disciplines, with experience delivering schemes to both private and public sector standards.
• Good knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including Building Regulations, Local Authority guidance, DMRB, Specification for Highway Works, and Sewerage Sector Guidance.
• Experience working with Sectional Agreements under the Highways Act (S38, S278) and Water Industry Act (S104, S106).
• Proficient in industry-standard design software such as Civil 3D, PDS, Flow, and MicroDrainage.
• Capable of managing competing workloads and leading small project delivery teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach.

What´s on Offer

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities.
• Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off + office closed over Christmas (typically two weeks, not taken from holiday allowance).
• Flexible working options following probation.
• Workplace pension scheme (5% employee contribution / 3% employer contribution, reviewed annually).
• Regular CPD sessions tailored to your role and career progression.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Free gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Culture & Development

You'll be joining a consultancy that values collaboration, progression, and technical excellence. As one of the early recruits in a growing civil engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to shape its future direction, mentor junior colleagues, and take on significant responsibility, all while working on a diverse and engaging project portfolio.