Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer Exeter | Hybrid Working | Career Growth The Opportunity Here’s a chance to take your career to the next level with a well-respected, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Exeter. This business is known for delivering thoughtful, technically robust and context-sensitive engineering solutions across the UK — blending strength in civil engineering with real design collaboration. They pride themselves on building lasting client relationships and delivering projects that are both innovative and practical. As the Exeter team continues to grow, they’re now looking for a Senior Civil Engineer who thrives on responsibility, enjoys variety in design and delivery, and embraces working collaboratively across teams. The Role As Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key role in project delivery and civil design. You’ll lead technically, support project teams, and have autonomy over your own workstreams. Your input will shape project outcomes and support high-quality delivery. Your core responsibilities will include: Undertaking technical and feasibility studies for civil engineering projects Producing civil designs with a strong emphasis on drainage and highways Preparing and managing adoption agreements including Section 38, 104, 106 and 278 Preparing and managing fee proposals Leading and managing project teams — including time forecasting and workload planning Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to ensure coordinated delivery This role offers a real mix of technical challenge and client engagement. About You We’re looking for a confident and capable Senior Civil Engineer who brings: A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering Proven experience as a project team leader in a consultancy or similar environment Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Solid experience in drainage design and highways Experience managing projects from inception to completion, delivering to time and budget Familiarity with adoption procedures and the associated legal agreements Excellent communication and team collaboration skills You’ll be someone who thinks critically, communicates clearly and takes pride in delivering quality engineering. What’s In It For You Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) Bi-annual performance bonus Permanent, full-time role with hybrid working Exposure to a wide variety of projects across the UK Clear career progression to Associate in a growing and ambitious consultancy An attractive benefits package This is a role designed for someone who wants both technical depth and breadth of delivery, alongside the opportunity to grow into greater responsibility over time. The Company Culture The consultancy merges technical excellence with a supportive, collaborative culture — where ideas are shared, experience is valued and people are encouraged to develop professionally. The Exeter team works closely with colleagues across the UK, balancing creative problem-solving with practical delivery. This role is a great fit if you want to work somewhere that values quality, teamwork and career development without the red tape of a large corporate environment. Interested? Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity in confidence