New Job Opening: Senior in Norwich, UK

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer

Hertfordshire

£45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience

We are working with a well-established and forward-thinking civil and structural consultancy in Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer as part of its continued growth. 

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced infrastructure engineer who wants real ownership of projects, exposure to a wide range of schemes, and a clear route for progression within a supportive technical environment.

The Role 

You will take a lead role in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, retail, distribution, and technology sectors. This is a hands-on senior position combining technical leadership, project delivery, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design of highways, drainage, earthworks, and associated infrastructure


• Provide technical oversight across multiple live projects


• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, regulations, and planning requirements


• Manage project budgets, programmes, and resources


• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams


• Support construction stages, inspections, and health and safety compliance


• Prepare clear technical reports and drawings


• Mentor and develop junior engineers


• Contribute to fee proposals, project management, and client relationships

About You:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar


• Typically 8 to 10 years’ experience within an infrastructure design consultancy


• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards chartership


• Strong background in highways and infrastructure design


• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking, and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage


• Experience producing FRAs and Drainage Strategies


• Good understanding of BIM and digital design processes; Revit, Navisworks, and InfraWorks beneficial


• Comfortable leading design packages and working within multidisciplinary teams


• Strong technical, problem-solving, and commercial awareness


• Confident communicator with client-facing experience


• Experience acting as Project Manager or coordinating project teams

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £60,000


• Strong training and structured CPD support


• Private medical insurance, including family cover


• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and an additional birthday day off


• Life assurance and Bupa cash plan


• Employer pension contribution of 7.5 percent


• Flexible working arrangements


• Supportive team culture with clear long-term career progression