Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location:  Wakefield 

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 

A civil and structural engineering consultancy with a team of 20 is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic civil engineer to join their civils team of four in Wakefield. 

This consultancy’s workload is divided as follows: 

- Drainage associated with building projects (75%)

- Earthworks/infrastructure drainage design (25%)

- Highways (5%)   

They work across a range of exciting project sectors, including commercial, office developments, residential, warehousing, student accommodation, and retail parks. Their client base spans both the private and public sectors, with project values ranging from £500,000 to £30 million. Engineers here are involved in managing the entire project lifecycle. 

With ambitious plans for growth over the next 12–18 months, the consultancy aims to expand its team to 30. 

Benefits:

- Support for candidates pursuing professional qualifications (e.g. IEng, CEng).

- Mentorship programmes provided by external organisations. 

- Regular salary and position reviews. 

- A strong emphasis on rewarding performance rather than just qualifications. 

- Pension scheme, healthcare, bonus scheme, and cycle-to-work scheme. 

Job Duties & Experience:   

- At least 5–6 years of relevant experience.

- Proficiency in MicroDrainage software (or equivalent) and AutoCAD Civil 3D, ideally with a background in ground modelling/earthworks analysis. 

- Responsible for producing designs for highways, drainage, external works, and earthworks. 

- Ability to manage and deliver projects through to completion. 

- Qualified to at least a Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering.