At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects from concept to completion while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Join Link Engineering, a forward-thinking consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private health insurance, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team that values continuous learning and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experienced Civil Engineer with strong project management and technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Ready to take the lead on exciting civil engineering projects? This is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery while continuing to develop your technical, commercial and leadership skills within a growing consultancy. At Link Engineering, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious team delivering infrastructure and development projects across a wide range of sectors.
Working closely with experienced senior engineers and project teams, you'll lead schemes from concept through to completion, managing client relationships, overseeing design delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers the perfect balance of hands‑on technical work, project leadership and career development, providing a clear pathway for progression as our London team continues to grow.
Why Join Link?
- Lead and deliver diverse civil engineering projects across multiple sectors
- Work closely with an experienced and supportive senior leadership team
- Develop your technical, commercial and project management skills
- Mentor and support the next generation of engineers
- Join a growing consultancy with genuine opportunities for career progression
- Extensive benefits package
The Role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take responsibility for managing and delivering civil engineering projects while coordinating with clients, project teams and internal stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high‑quality project delivery, supporting the development of junior engineers and contributing to the continued success and growth of the London office.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage appropriate projects with full liaison with clients and third parties
- Coordinate with Link’s project engineers, technicians and senior team in scheme delivery
- Effectively manage risks within the area of your responsibility at a H&S and commercial level
- Take technical ownership of the production of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents, overseeing the work of team members
- Independently use design software, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, KeySign and Lighting Reality
- Review or prepare project briefs and fee proposals to appropriately allocate resource and programme works for delivery with scope of agreed works, whilst being aware of additional work opportunities.
- Support development of project cost estimates
- Analyse technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions
About You
You’ll be an experienced Civil Engineer with strong technical expertise, project management capability and a desire to take ownership of project delivery.
- Experience delivering civil engineering projects within a consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of infrastructure design and project delivery
- Experience communicating with clients and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and relevant civil engineering design software
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desired Attributes
- Positive, clear and confident communicator
- Willingness to take ownership and responsibility for project delivery
- Passion for engineering and problem‑solving
- Proven ability to lead projects to a high standard of quality
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment
- Adaptable and responsive to changing project requirements
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus our Link 4 You benefits package worth approximately £2,500 per year. At Link, we believe great people deserve great support. Our Link 4 You benefits package is designed to help our team thrive both professionally and personally.
- Private health insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Regular pay reviews and career progression opportunities
- ICE-accredited training and development support
- Monthly team socials
- Monthly Lunch & Learn sessions
Full details of our benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process.
About Us
We’re a forward‑thinking civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering smart solutions across a diverse range of sectors, from major infrastructure and logistics developments to residential, healthcare and education projects. We take pride in our industry‑leading technical expertise and proactive design approach, enabling us to solve complex challenges and deliver successful outcomes on projects of all sizes, including major developments exceeding £100m.
Our culture genuinely sets us apart. We’re a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team driven by our core values of Smart, Trust, Care and Growth. We invest heavily in our people, providing real career progression, hands‑on experience and industry‑leading support as an ICE‑accredited training provider. If you’re looking to work on exciting projects, develop your career and be part of a team that genuinely cares about your success, we’d love to hear from you.
Senior Civil Engineer employer: Link Engineering
At Link Engineering, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and ambitious work culture that fosters professional growth and development. As a Senior Civil Engineer in our London office, you'll enjoy a competitive salary alongside our comprehensive Link 4 You benefits package, which includes private health insurance, enhanced parental leave, and opportunities for continuous learning. Join us to lead diverse projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers in a supportive environment that truly values your contributions and career progression.
