Senior Civil Engineer - Leicester

  • rgb network
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Jun 09, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer - Leicester

Location: Leicester
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE)
Type: Permanent


An established and growing Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Leicester office.
The business delivers a broad range of projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, leisure and regeneration sectors, providing integrated civil and structural engineering solutions to developers, architects and contractors throughout the UK. With a strong project pipeline and a reputation for technical quality, they are looking to strengthen their civil engineering team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Civil Engineer.

The Role
  • Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage schemes from concept through to construction.
  • Prepare drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and detailed drainage designs.
  • Produce and coordinate Section 38, Section 104 and Section 278 submissions.
  • Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers, clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
  • Attend client meetings and contribute to project delivery and business development activities.
Requirements
  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Previous experience within a UK engineering consultancy.
  • Strong background in infrastructure and drainage design.
  • Experience delivering residential and commercial development projects.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage (Civil 3D beneficial).
  • Good understanding of UK design standards and adoption processes.
  • Chartered status or working towards Chartership would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
  • Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors.
  • Strong pipeline of secured work.
  • Clear progression opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of projects and mentor junior staff.
If you're interested in discussing the role in more detail, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.