Senior Civil Engineer Highway & Drainage

ibse; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their Braintree office. This hybrid role involves managing civil engineering projects across the UK, ensuring compliance with regulations and leading diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in large residential developments and be proficient in 3D modelling with Civil 3D. The position offers hands-on involvement in high-profile projects and the potential for hybrid working arrangements, supporting a commitment to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing civil engineering projects from design to delivery.
• Proficient in managing large residential developments (300–400 plots).
• Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects.
• Oversee design, staff, and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

3D modelling using Civil 3D

Client interaction

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – UK (Braintree, Essex Office, Hybrid Eligible)

Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team. They offer Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy & Sustainability services across the UK, supporting projects from concept through delivery with sustainability at the core.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you will lead and manage civil engineering projects, work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, and oversee design, staff, and project delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Be fully immersed in projects: design work, staff management, and client-facing activities.
• Lead the design and development of highways, drainage systems, infrastructure
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards.
• Proactively solve technical challenges and provide innovative engineering solutions.
• Support quality assurance and ensure adherence to health, safety, and sustainability standards (CDM 2015).

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experienced in residential developments, particularly large, long-life-span projects (300–400 plots, often in Belwair countryside settings).
• Comfortable managing all aspects of civil engineering projects, from design to delivery.
• Proficient in 3D modelling using Civil 3D.
• Holds or working towards a relevant degree/apprenticeship and corporate membership with ICE.
• Able to collaborate effectively with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

Why This Role:

• Work on diverse, high-profile residential projects across the UK.
• Hands-on involvement in all aspects of engineering delivery.
• Hybrid working potential, based on business requirements.