Senior Civil Design Engineer
Location: Derby, UK
Type: Permanent
Morson are supporting a major UK infrastructure client with the recruitment of a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join a growing capital delivery and design function supporting large-scale infrastructure investment projects.
This role will support the development and delivery of civil engineering solutions across a varied capital programme, covering feasibility, outline and detailed design, design assurance, and construction support activities within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver feasibility studies, civil designs, and technical specifications for infrastructure projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical interfaces
• Review geotechnical, hydraulic, and survey information to support design development
• Support CDM compliance and embed health & safety considerations throughout the design lifecycle
• Produce and review technical reports, calculations, and construction documentation
• Support project delivery teams through technical queries, design clarifications, and contractor engagement
• Contribute to risk identification, value engineering, and whole-life cost optimisation activities
• Engage with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies
Candidate Profile:
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects within regulated sectors such as water, utilities, energy, or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of design coordination, feasibility assessment, and technical documentation
• Experience working within CDM-regulated environments
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and BIM-led project delivery beneficial
• Working toward Chartership with ICE preferred
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term infrastructure programme offering career development, technical progression, and involvement in high-value engineering projects across the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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