Chartered Civil Engineer in Chorley, Lancashire

Are you a motivated, chartered Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on delivering high-quality design solutions and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative, multi-office environment?

Our client, a well-established and growing consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in Highways and Drainage design, who enjoys a hands-on, project-focused role, balanced with technical leadership and client liaison responsibilities.

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will:

• Lead and support the delivery of Highways and Drainage design projects.

• Mentor and guide graduate engineers and technicians across multiple office locations.

• Manage multiple clients and projects, ensuring deliverables meet technical standards and client expectations.

• Collaborate closely with Directors to support business development, improve design quality, and maintain operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality procedures.

About You

You are a Chartered Engineer (CIWEM, ICE or CIHT) with:

• A minimum of five years\’ experience in Highways and Drainage design.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Causeway Flow (or equivalent design software).

• Experience with detailed calculations, sketches, specifications, and technical reports.

• Strong working knowledge of adoptable infrastructure standards including Section 38, 104, and 278.

• Familiarity with CIRIA guidance, BRE digests, BS EN752, and Design and Construction Guidance.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience in stakeholder and client engagement.

• Commercial awareness relating to budgeting, costing, and quotations.

Desirable Skills

• Previous project management experience.

• Leadership capability and a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based progression.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Enhanced holiday entitlement with long service.

• Company pension scheme.

• Payment of annual professional fees.

• Death in Service benefit.

• Paycare Wellbeing Scheme.

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative consultancy.

This role offers genuine scope for career progression in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you\’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a team where your input truly matters, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your civil engineering career.