Senior Civil Engineer - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Senior Civil EngineerLocation: LeedsREF: S0 69

Salary: Up to £50k

I am actively seeking a skilled and confident Senior Civil Engineer to join a successful and busy Multidisciplinary Structural and Civil Engineering Consultancy in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading private engineering consultancies, delivering a variety of projects across the retail, residential, commercial, leisure, education, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Lead and manage the Civils Team on projects of varying scale, from small developments to large retail and residential schemes.
• Design infrastructure for a wide range of sectors, including residential, retail, commercial, education, and industrial, focusing on underground drainage systems and roads to adoptable standards.
• Collaborate with statutory bodies such as Water Companies, the Environmental Agency, and County Roads Departments.
• Proficiently use relevant technical analysis and design software, including AutoCAD, and ideally Civils 3D.
• Ensure the team maintains high standards of quality and consistency in technical outputs, such as drawings and reports.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance and support to their professional development.
• Attend design and site meetings, conduct site inspections, and contribute to project progress.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, providing advice and guidance on civil engineering matters.
• Manage projects in alignment with agreed budgets and timelines.

Qualifications & Experience for this Senior Civil Engineer:

• A degree in Civil & Structural Engineering is essential.
• Working towards Chartership or already achieved Chartered status is highly advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in civil engineering design, particularly in infrastructure for the built environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Salary and benefits:

This Senior Civil Engineering position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive flexible benefits package, including:

• Training opportunities
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Contributory pension
• Personal healthcare plan and life insurance
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• Additional leave purchase and buy-back options
• Staff loyalty bonuses
• Additional office-specific benefits

If you are a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer looking for a challenging and fulfilling role in a dynamic and creative engineering consultancy, apply now. Please do not hesitate to contact Sam Osborne on or email your CV to