Overview

Senior Civil Engineer – York. Hybrid. Full time, Permanent. £45,000 - £55,000. Monday – Friday.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Enhanced pension
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Health insurance
• Social events
• Personal development programme

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects, including design, planning, construction oversight, and technical analysis.
• Prepare or check technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and regulations in all design work.
• Review and evaluate design concepts to optimize performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times.
• Drive continual improvement through championing improved systems and operations.
• Contribute to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Build resilient, trusting relationships with high-value clients.
• Collaborate with the wider team and clients to understand project requirements, constraints and opportunities.
• Attend design team and client meetings, contributing insights as required.
• Deliver excellent client service through effective communication, exemplar project delivery and subject matter expertise.
• Maintain high technical standards in client work.
• Actively manage and lead those reporting to you; support their professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address design challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify learning opportunities relevant to the role and those you supervise.
• Participate in company reviews and goal setting sessions.
• Contribute to continual update and improvement of company processes and procedures.
• Share relevant insights with the wider business.
• Complete and submit weekly timesheets.
• Prepare estimates and quotes.
• Maintain accurate forecasting of ongoing project financials and resourcing needs.
• Manage monthly invoicing of projects.
• Cultivate and grow your professional network.
• Build and maintain a social presence as a subject matter expert; attend networking events to promote awareness.
• Identify opportunities to provide resource to other departments within the business.

The ideal candidate will bring

• Proven consultancy experience with exposure to housing development, energy infrastructure, and highways.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build trusted, lasting relationships.
• Technical proficiency in Civil 3D design, earthworks modelling, and drainage network modelling.
• Additional knowledge in Flood Risk Assessments, CAD, and Transport Assessments is advantageous.
• Excellent report writing and project management skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deliverables independently.
• A natural mentor and coach, supporting the growth and development of junior engineers.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and nurture positive internal and external relationships.