Project/Senior Civil Engineer

This role for a Project/Senior Civil Engineer in Wakefield offers a unique opportunity to join an established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a solid reputation and a strong focus on both employee well-being and professional growth. Below is a detailed overview of the role, key responsibilities, requirements, and benefits, which should be particularly appealing to experienced civil engineers aiming to further their careers.

 

Position Overview

- Role: Project/Senior Civil Engineer

- Location : Wakefield

- Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 -  based on experience

 

Company Highlights

With over 40 years in the industry, this consultancy has built a stable, well-rounded team of approximately 30 staff members in Wakefield, split across four divisions. They offer a collaborative, supportive culture and emphasize career development, technical growth, and work-life balance.

 

Key Responsibilities

As a Project/Senior Civil Engineer, you will:

- Design and Analysis : Develop schematic, concept, and detailed designs for drainage and highways using Civils 3D and Causeway Flow for SUDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems).

- Documentation and Reporting : Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports to support planning processes.

- Highways Design: Handle S278/S38 agreements for highways.

- Team Leadership : Mentor and support junior engineers, including managing resources and project finances.

- Project Management : Lead projects from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and financial accountability.

 

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

- Experience : 2-5 years in civil engineering with experience across various sectors (residential, commercial, leisure, industrial).

- Technical Skills : Proficiency in Civils 3D , Causeway Flow/Micro Drainage would be beneficial.

- Highways Design Knowledge: Understanding of S278/S38 agreements.

- Leadership : Experience in mentoring junior team members, with a proactive approach to line management and supporting career development.

 

Benefits

- Flexible Working : Flexible practices to support work-life balance, including paid overtime or time off in lieu.

- Company Car/Allowance : Includes company car or car allowance (depending on position), plus mobile phone.

- Generous Leave : 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extended Christmas/New Year break.

- Enhanced Pension and Insurance : Enhanced pension contribution, private health care (with family discounts), death in service benefit (4x salary), and long-term disability insurance.

- Professional Development: Support for CPD through internal and external training, financial backing for academic/professional qualifications, and a strong mentoring environment.

 

Training and Development

The company provides a robust development framework:

- Comprehensive CPD : Through seminars, courses, and other resources.

- Mentorship: Direct mentoring from senior staff, offering broad exposure to both technical and managerial aspects of projects.

- Rapid Responsibility : Encourages early involvement in all project phases, fostering rapid growth in technical, financial, and client-relations skills.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer looking to expand their expertise within a collaborative, growth-focused consultancy environment. With a strong support structure and extensive benefits, this role supports both immediate career development and long-term professional success.