Lead Civil Engineer – Highways & Drainage (Hybrid)

Cibsejournal; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing transport consultancy in Guildford is seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure projects. The role involves designing highways and drainage strategies, utilizing tools like Civil 3D, and managing projects with minimal supervision. Candidates should have 5-12+ years of civil engineering experience, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, professional development support, and a flexible benefits package, with a competitive salary of £55k–£65k based on experience.

Benefits

Pension

Professional memberships

Flexible benefits

Clear career development framework

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years’ experience in civil engineering / development infrastructure.
• Strong technical capability in Civil 3D and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage.
• Solid understanding of S278, S38, S104, S106 and S185 processes.

Responsibilities

• Design of highways, access, junctions and public realm schemes.
• Detailed modelling using Civil 3D and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage.
• Managing programmes, budgets, clients and design deliverables.

Skills

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage

Project management

Client management

Report writing

Education

5-12 years’ experience in civil engineering

Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE/CIHT)

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

A growing transport consultancy in Guildford is seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure projects. The role involves designing highways and drainage strategies, utilizing tools like Civil 3D, and managing projects with minimal supervision. Candidates should have 5-12+ years of civil engineering experience, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, professional development support, and a flexible benefits package, with a competitive salary of £55k–£65k based on experience.