Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

We are looking for a talented and collaborative Senior / Principal Civil Engineer who shares our purpose and desire to make a positive difference to the world around them. Sustainable design is at the heart of our Practice and collectively we can create inspirational designs that will protect our climate and enhance the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Lead and mentor project teams, overseeing engineers of varying experience levels.
• Project Leadership: Take charge of multiple projects, ensuring they meet or exceed quality standards and deadlines. Engage with clients, collaborators, and stakeholders while efficiently allocating resources and coordinating processes according to our QMS and IMS.
• Development and Training: Assist in the development of junior team members, identifying training needs, equipment requirements, and software licenses.
• Project Profitability: Monitor project profitability, striving to deliver projects within budget and timelines, and communicate any potential billing or labour plan changes to Project Associates or Directors.
• Client Relations: Maintain and enhance our reputation in client‑facing roles, contribute to securing repeat business, and identify new opportunities. Participate in bids for new projects as needed.

Key Skills / Competencies

• In-depth understanding of industry processes, including planning applications, procurement, and technical approvals.
• Proficiency in industry software like Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, graphical).
• Exceptional report‑writing skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Word).
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong teamwork and time management skills.

Is this you?

Degree qualified you will ideally be Chartered or Incorporated with an industry institution such as ICE, IStructe, CIWEM, or CIHT and have strong relevant experience with a proven track record of delivering projects. You’ll be a creative thinker, passionate and enthusiastic to help grow and develop your team. Your collaborative and helpful outlook will thrive within this innovative practice making a positive impact to the built environment.

Our commitment to DEI

Civic is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations. And we value our people for the differences they bring to the table. These differences - this diversity - is powerful. Nurturing an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences and skills. We believe that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all. We encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and are passionate about contributing to an equitable and respectful work environment.

Benefits

A fair and competitive salary, taking into consideration market rates and your experience level