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  • Location Nottingham, ENG
  • Salary £45k/year - 55k/year
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Posted January 22, 2026

Senior Civil Engineer

£45,000 - £55,000 | Nottingham (Hybrid)

The Role

A well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to strengthen its Nottingham team with the appointment of a Senior Civil Engineer.

This role would suit an experienced civil engineer who enjoys being hands-on with design and delivery, while also taking responsibility for managing their own projects and supporting junior engineers. You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle, working on a varied portfolio of development-led schemes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering civil infrastructure and drainage designs for residential and mixed-use developments
  • Preparing and checking designs associated with S278, S38, S185 and S104 agreements
  • Producing and reviewing technical outputs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage (or equivalent)
  • Managing projects from early concept through planning support and detailed design
  • Coordinating with clients, local authorities and the wider design team
  • Supporting and mentoring engineers within the team as required
  • Maintaining technical quality and contributing to efficient project delivery

About You

You’ll bring:

  • 6+ years’ experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy
  • Strong technical capability in infrastructure and drainage design
  • Experience working across multiple development sectors
  • Confidence dealing directly with clients and external stakeholders
  • A practical, delivery-focused approach with a desire to stay involved in design
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and deadlines
  • Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance
  • The opportunity to lead your own projects with a high level of autonomy
  • Exposure to interesting, technically varied schemes
  • Clear scope for progression towards Principal level and beyond
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing Nottingham-based team, where your technical input and project leadership will be genuinely valued.