Senior Civil Engineer
CV-LibraryExeterpermanentPosted: 16 March 2026
Apply NowWe have an opening for a talented Senior Civil Engineer to join a consultancy who has a passion for civil infrastructure and developing careers. Out client is a specialist Structural, Civil and Infrastructure based in Devon.
As a Senior Civil Engineer you will be undertaking designs on roads, drainage and infrastructure projects using your experience to design and organise others in the production of Section 104, 38 and 278 technical submissions. You will be the primary point of contact on projects and work alongside additional team members on projects whilst liaising with other engineering disciplines within the practice.
You will need good communication skills as you will liaise with clients, architects, contractors and regulatory/statutory authorities. Your role will include site meetings/inspections and progress reporting so you should be a strong written and verbal communicator.
You will be responsible for managing the design and deliverables on Civil Engineering Schemes whilst managing Engineers and Technicians and reporting to the Director of Civil Engineering on a day to day basis.
What’s on offer
Holiday buy back scheme
Company Pension scheme
Discretionary performance bonus
Chartership support with ICE Mentos
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
The role
Undertaking designs on roads, drainage and infrastructure projects
Production of Section 104, 38 and 278 technical submissions
To be the primary point of contact on projects
To be able to work alongside additional team members and mentor junior members of the team
Liaise with other engineering disciplines within the practice
You will be responsible for managing the design and deliverables on Civil Engineering Schemes
To manage engineers and technicians and report to the Director of Engineering
To be able to check other engineer’ designs as well as hands on design and design coordination from
Confidently liaise with clients, architects, contractors and regulatory/statutory authorities & undertake site meetings/inspections
What you need to succeed
BEng/Msc or equivalent within Civil Engineering
At least 4 years significant experience within a design practice environment
Be fully competent in the use of AutoCAD, Microdrainage, Civils 3D, PDS
Experience in the design of SuDS, FRA, DMRB, Roads & Highways
A strong understanding of Section 278, 104 and 38 adoption procedures
Chartered or working towards Chartership would be desirable but not essential
Full clean driving licence beneficial
As a Senior Civil Engineer you will be undertaking designs on roads, drainage and infrastructure projects using your experience to design and organise others in the production of Section 104, 38 and 278 technical submissions. You will be the primary point of contact on projects and work alongside additional team members on projects whilst liaising with other engineering disciplines within the practice.
You will need good communication skills as you will liaise with clients, architects, contractors and regulatory/statutory authorities. Your role will include site meetings/inspections and progress reporting so you should be a strong written and verbal communicator.
You will be responsible for managing the design and deliverables on Civil Engineering Schemes whilst managing Engineers and Technicians and reporting to the Director of Civil Engineering on a day to day basis.
What’s on offer
Holiday buy back scheme
Company Pension scheme
Discretionary performance bonus
Chartership support with ICE Mentos
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
The role
Undertaking designs on roads, drainage and infrastructure projects
Production of Section 104, 38 and 278 technical submissions
To be the primary point of contact on projects
To be able to work alongside additional team members and mentor junior members of the team
Liaise with other engineering disciplines within the practice
You will be responsible for managing the design and deliverables on Civil Engineering Schemes
To manage engineers and technicians and report to the Director of Engineering
To be able to check other engineer’ designs as well as hands on design and design coordination from
Confidently liaise with clients, architects, contractors and regulatory/statutory authorities & undertake site meetings/inspections
What you need to succeed
BEng/Msc or equivalent within Civil Engineering
At least 4 years significant experience within a design practice environment
Be fully competent in the use of AutoCAD, Microdrainage, Civils 3D, PDS
Experience in the design of SuDS, FRA, DMRB, Roads & Highways
A strong understanding of Section 278, 104 and 38 adoption procedures
Chartered or working towards Chartership would be desirable but not essential
Full clean driving licence beneficial