Senior Civil Engineer in Portsmouth

Senior Civil Engineer – Portsmouth

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE) + Benefits. Full‑time, permanent, hybrid working.

You’ll join a growing civil engineering consultancy delivering development‑led infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use schemes. The team is expanding due to sustained project wins, creating a genuine opportunity for someone who wants ownership, progression, and a varied workload.

YOUR NEW ROLE

• Lead the design of drainage, highways, external works, and development infrastructure.
• Oversee projects from early feasibility through planning and technical approval.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, external consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review and sign off technical designs, drawings, and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support capability development within the team.
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to client relationship management.
• Attend meetings and occasional site visits as required.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• IEng or working towards (desirable).
• 5+ years experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong background in development infrastructure design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site3D, Civil 3D or similar).
• Solid understanding of SuDS, Building Regulations, MfS, DMRB and relevant standards.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Confident technical judgement and problem‑solving ability.
• Clear communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage deadlines, budgets and multiple live projects.
• Calm, organised and commercially aware approach.
• Commitment to CPD and continuous improvement.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE).
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home).
• Private healthcare scheme.
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Flexible working hours.
• Free on‑site parking.

This is a role where you’ll genuinely own your projects, influence technical direction and work across a diverse portfolio of schemes, all within a supportive, collaborative team that values progression and autonomy.