via reed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

Verelogic Recruitment
Derby Full-time
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Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Our client is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy has an immediate requirement for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its experienced civil engineering design team in Derby. The role offers exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors and provides structured support towards chartership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and drafting of SuDS schemes, private external works, and Section 38 and Section 104 works for adoption

  • Civil engineering design and drafting across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors

  • Delivery of projects ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey developments, with construction values between £250,000 and £30 million

  • Contribution to projects delivered to BIM Level 2

  • Use of industry-standard software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil3D, and PDS, with final drawings produced in AutoCAD

  • Deputising for the team leader as required, including planning and organisation of tasks, people, and resources to ensure timely project delivery in line with current design guidelines

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience using AutoCAD for technical drawing (to be assessed at interview)

  • Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering

  • Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving

  • Experience using Civil3D or PDS, and InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage

  • Knowledge of the construction industry, relevant design standards, and basic health and safety

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience
  • Suitable for a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years' post-graduate experience

  • Experience working collaboratively within a civil engineering design team

  • Proven ability to manage and deliver design work to required technical standards

  • Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing

Professional Development
  • On-the-job training provided to support continued technical development

  • Close collaboration with senior engineers and structured mentorship towards ICE chartership

Education & Additional Skills
  • Strong background in English and Mathematics

  • Fully computer literate, with competency in Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

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