Barker Associates is an award winning, multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability services to a wide variety of clients in the UK. Offering fresh, innovative services from concept, to build, and beyond, we support our clients in delivering departmental solutions across all sectors, ensuring our ethos of sustainability is at the heart of our projects.

We currently have a vacancy open for a Senior Civil Engineer who is looking to develop their career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This role will be based at our Braintree office, subject to business requirements the role may be eligible for hybrid working.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and the delivery of engineering services for a range of projects. You will be providing technical expertise, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, whilst ensuring compliance within all relevant design standards and regulations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities Will Include:

• Design and Development - Design, analyse and development of civil engineering aspects for various projects, including highways, drainage systems, infrastructure, earthworks, and site layouts, with support from senior management.
• Regulatory and Standards Compliance – Ensure all designs comply with relevant local authority regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards, including those for drainage, highways, and structural integrity.
• Problem-Solving and Innovation - Proactively identify challenges within projects and develop innovative engineering solutions to resolve technical issues and mitigate risks.
• Health, Safety and Sustainability - Ensure Designer compliance with CDM 2015.
• Quality Assurance - To support the quality of engineering designs and deliverables, ensuring they meet both internal and external quality standards.

• Proficient in 3D modelling in Civil 3D.
• A relevant degree/apprenticeship and working experience.
• Progression to undertake corporate membership towards ICE.

This role requires you to have a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and will be subject to a DBS Enhanced check.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Holiday: 25 days (pro-rata’d) plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include: Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of Life Assurance, Pension Scheme and Total Rewards Package.

We want you to grow with us, and Barker offers the opportunities needed to develop and succeed. With our continued professional development of both formal and on-the-job training, you can build your abilities here with us, working together to deliver a first-class service.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please get in touch today!

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. At Barker, our people are the heart of our business, and we promote and support a working environment where our employees can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at recruitment@barker-associates.co.uk

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that agencies refrain from sending speculative CVs.