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Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Liverpool Full-time GBP 40,000 – 55,000
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Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking for greater project ownership, a stronger voice within the team and a clear route toward Principal level? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity in Liverpool offers all three within a growing and well-established consultancy.

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its expanding Liverpool team. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers the chance to lead development infrastructure projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments while remaining hands-on with design and client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver highways and drainage designs including S278, S38, S104 and S185 schemes

  • Lead projects from feasibility through planning and technical approval

  • Prepare designs and reports using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage

  • Liaise with clients, local authorities and project stakeholders

  • Manage project delivery to programme and budget

  • Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians

Candidate Requirements
  • Proven UK consultancy experience as a Senior Civil Engineer

  • Strong highways and drainage design background

  • Experience delivering development infrastructure projects

  • Working knowledge of Civil 3D and InfoDrainage

  • Confident managing client relationships and project delivery

  • Strong communication and mentoring skills

Why Apply?

This Senior Civil Engineer position offers the opportunity to take greater ownership of projects, influence technical delivery and play a key role in a growing regional team. The salary for this Senior Civil Engineer role is £50,000 - £60,000 alongside a competitive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Company Culture

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team where technical quality, professional development and long-term career progression are genuinely encouraged. Senior staff remain actively involved in projects, providing excellent support and visibility across the business.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

If you are a Senior Civil Engineer looking for your next step in Liverpool, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

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