Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer

At Berrys, we're all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects based in the Shrewsbury Office. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities but small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone - expanding your skills and building new connections.

Our Engineering team is an integral and fast-expanding part of the firm. The team has extensive experience in the delivery of a broad range of development and infrastructure projects, across a broad range of sectors. Our strengths lie in the attention to detail we apply to every aspect of a project - from outset to completion.

Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer - What will you be doing?

Due to our continued success and service growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer or a Senior Civil Engineer. Candidates will also be considered for an Assistant, Graduate, or Apprentice Engineer grade, if appropriate. The role will be based in Shrewsbury but will require travel throughout the country.

We are seeking the right candidate who has enthusiasm and ambition to work in a driven and client focused team. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and lead the engineering input on an exciting and varied portfolio of infrastructure schemes in the development sector. You will be involved in the assessment and design of site levels, highways and junctions, sewers, SuDS and flood risk management infrastructure, from feasibility through to the construction phase. Transport Planning skills and experience of preparing Transport Statements is also desirable to the role.

Less experienced candidates with appropriate qualifications and some experience will be considered for the role. You will demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-develop, which are essential for an engineer. You will be comprehensively trained and mentored through to the professional qualification stage.

The right candidate will be client focused and be able to effectively prioritise and manage workloads, with minimal supervision. You will have experience in leading tasks and the design of schemes. You will have good knowledge of industry best practice, guidance and standards and be able to take responsibility for your design work. You will be given the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service within the business.

Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer - Person Specification

The position is office-based with administrative support. The candidate will be required to manage client relationships, provide fee quotes, arrange appointments and to manage their work to meet deadlines under their own initiative. You will be managed within a team of engineers, land surveyors and building surveyors. Your line manager will be the Head of Engineering.

The Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer candidate will hold a minimum of a HNC/HND or degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, relevant professional qualification are desirable. If the candidate does not hold an IEng or CEng qualification, they will be expected to demonstrate a willingness or progress with pursuing a qualification with a professional body. Candidates who are currently studying as part of a degree apprenticeship or similar qualification will also be considered.

Experience or expertise in the following core skills is desirable for Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer :

• Preparing technical engineering reports
• Outline and detail drainage designs (SuDS and foul water) for various types and scales of developments
• Design and appraisal of drainage networks using either Flow or MicroDrainage
• Road and junction design, including detailed design for construction
• Preparation of Transport Statements
• Experience of S38, S104, and S278 agreements and technical approvals
• Consultations with various authorities (e.g. Highways England, EA, local councils, water companies)
• Site walkovers/assessments
• Interpretation of geotechnical reports
• AutoCAD applications, Civil3D and/or Causeway PDS
• Flood Risk Assessments
• Good working knowledge of CDM 2015
• A full driving licence is required

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.

Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer - Benefits

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.

• We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
• We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
• We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
• We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
• Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
• We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Closing Date: 5th November 2025

Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.