Senior Civil Engineer in Plympton

Senior Civil Engineer in Plympton

Plympton Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Ridge and Partners LLP

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead civil engineering design and project delivery across diverse projects.
  • Company: Dynamic consultancy in Plymouth with a focus on multi-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Benefits: Career progression towards management, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team with exposure to high-value projects and excellent growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on large-scale projects while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of drainage design.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Senior Civil Engineer – Plymouth

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Plymouth.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to further develop their career, with a clear pathway towards a management position.

You will play a key role in delivering civil engineering design and coordination across a wide range of projects, gaining exposure to a wide variety of schemes within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment.

Our teams provide a comprehensive range of civil engineering design, procurement, coordination, and project management services to support clients through the whole project life cycle.

We offer a fully multi‑disciplinary consultancy service or standalone specialist technical services for projects in excess of £100 million in value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead civil engineering design across multiple projects, from early‑stage planning through to construction support.
  • Take ownership of project delivery within multi‑disciplinary teams.
  • Represent the business at client and project meetings, presenting technical solutions clearly.
  • Produce technical reports, including drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), and planning documentation.
  • Act as a key client contact, providing technical advice and carrying out site visits where required.
  • Collaborate closely with architects, building services engineers, project managers, and cost consultants.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience in a similar role, ideally within a multi‑disciplinary organisation.
  • Working towards, or membership of, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or equivalent.
  • Strong working knowledge of Auto CAD, particularly Civil 3D.
  • Solid understanding of drainage design, Su DS, highways, external levels, and earthworks analysis.
  • Proven experience delivering design work across all project stages.
  • Experience in foul and surface water drainage and minor highway design.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic modelling software such as Info Drainage.
  • Understanding of relevant agreements, including Section38 and278 (Highways Act); Sections104,106, and185 (Water Industry Act); familiarity with Building Regulations (Part H and M), British Standards, and national/local planning policy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce client‑ready reports and represent the civil engineering team effectively.
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Ridge and Partners LLP

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Civil Engineer in Plympton

Civil Engineering Design
Project Management
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Drainage Design
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Highways Design