Vacancy Details
Senior Civil Engineer
Description:
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Durham
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Our client is an award winning building design consultancy currently experiencing a period of growth. With exciting new projects on the horizon, they are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. With sites across the North, this person will be based in Durham on a hybrid basis.
About the Company
This business is very passionate about their people and believe that their team defines their identity as a company.
Benefits include:
-
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
-
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
-
Company pension up to 6%
-
Excellent training and development opportunities
-
Plus many more!
The Role – Senior Civil Engineer
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will leverage your extensive experience in the appraisal and design of building structures, from feasibility to construction stage delivery, to contribute to a variety of schemes and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Lead civil design projects within the Civil & Structural team.
-
Manage project delivery and provide leadership within an engineering consultancy.
-
Prepare detailed designs and specifications using PDS, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and Micro-Drainage/Flow.
-
Liaise with statutory authorities for section agreement approvals such as S38 & S104 agreements.
-
Produce drainage and external works designs, coordinating with other disciplines.
-
Prepare technical specifications and assist the QS team with the development of Bills of Quantities.
About You – Senior Civil Engineer
The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent, with significant post-qualification experience. You will have a proven track record in managing project delivery and providing leadership within an engineering consultancy.
You will ideally have:
-
Proficiency in preparing detailed designs and specifications using relevant software.
-
Competence in the conceptual and detailed design of infrastructure projects, including earthworks, roads, and drainage.
-
Knowledge of relevant UK standards, adoptable standards, and building regulations.
-
Progressing ICE Membership towards IEng / CEng.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for
Apply Online
Back to Listings
Reference Number: 556
Role: Civil Engineer
Location: Durham
Posted Date: 25 Mar 2026
Company: 1865
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Role: Civil Engineer
Location: Durham
Posted Date: 25 Mar 2026
Company: 1865
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
