Senior Civil Engineer

BakerHicks
Derby +2 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a strong technical background in civil engineering design and a preference for working in multidisciplinary teams across urban and rural environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in urban and rural design challenges and a history of leading technical projects
    — “different challenges involved in delivering civil engineering designs in urban and rural environments”
  • Candidates who are Chartered or Incorporated and have a track record of managing design packages
    — “ideally be Chartered, Incorporated or nearing either level of professional registration”
  • Candidates who are proficient in AutoCAD and drainage design software like InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage
    — “Experience using civil engineering design software, including drainage design and modelling packages such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, Causeway PDS or InfoWorks ICM, or equivalent.”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is a mandatory requirement, which may limit eligibility for some candidates
    — “must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance”
  • The role requires a full, clean UK driving licence, which may be a barrier for non-UK residents
    — “Eligibility to obtain the required security clearance.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience in preparing technical packages and managing design deliverables
    — “You will have a strong track record of undertaking civil engineering design and delivering project packages for approval”
  • Highlight your ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
    — “supporting the development of less experienced engineers”
  • Showcase your knowledge of UK-specific standards and agreements like Section 38 and Section 278
    — “Knowledge of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 agreements, together with relevant UK adoption standards.”
  • Demonstrate your hands-on experience with sustainable drainage systems and pavement design
    — “Develop civil engineering solutions covering drainage, earthworks, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), pavements and utilities.”
  • Include examples of how you have implemented innovative and practical solutions in past projects
    — “Identify and implement practical, innovative solutions to overcome engineering challenges.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Delivered high-quality civil engineering designs
  • Supported the development of junior engineers
  • Managed small project teams
Typical background
Chartered or Incorporated Civil EngineerExperience in civil engineering design

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil Engineering DesignDrainage DesignEarthworksSustainable Drainage SystemsPavement DesignAutodesk Civil 3D

Preferred

MicrodrainageInfodrainageAutocadProject Management

Stack & domain

Civil Engineering DesignDrainageEarthworksUtility InfrastructurePavement DesignSurveyingTechnical ComplianceQuality AssuranceAutodesk Civil 3DAutocadDrainage DesignModelling PackagesInfodrainageMicrodrainageCauseway FlowProblem SolvingTeamworkLeadershipCommunicationCivil EngineeringHighwaysUrban And Rural Environments

About the role

Original posting from BakerHicks via Greenhouse

BakerHicks is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to support our Highways team, taking a lead role in delivering high-quality civil engineering design across a range of projects. This is a civil engineering design role focused on preparing and delivering technical packages, applying sound engineering principles and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

You will have a strong track record of undertaking civil engineering design and delivering project packages for approval, both independently and as part of a team. You will be confident managing your own technical work, contributing to project delivery and supporting the development of less experienced engineers.

Can you prepare drainage, earthworks and utility infrastructure designs as part of a typical site development or highway package? Do you understand how to select appropriate pavement designs for different loading requirements, taking account of the ground conditions? Are you experienced in organising and procuring surveys to inform designs and reviewing their outputs? Do you understand the different challenges involved in delivering civil engineering designs in urban and rural environments?

These are some of the challenges our team works through, and we’re looking for an engineer who can bring their technical expertise, practical thinking and problem-solving skills to the table.

If you enjoy applying engineering theory, introducing innovative and sustainable solutions, working with Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD, and supporting and developing junior engineers, this could be your next step.

You will ideally be Chartered, Incorporated or nearing either level of professional registration, with experience delivering a variety of small and medium-sized projects and potentially managing individual design packages within larger projects.

This role can be based in our Warwick, Derby or London offices.

What You’ll Do

Lead and deliver civil engineering design packages, including drawings, specifications, technical calculations and reports.

Develop civil engineering solutions covering drainage, earthworks, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), pavements and utilities.

Obtain technical and regulatory approvals for design packages.

Identify and implement practical, innovative solutions to overcome engineering challenges.

Manage small project teams and coordinate civil engineering deliverables within multidisciplinary projects.

Champion quality assurance and technical compliance throughout project delivery.

Prepare and review technical models, calculations and design outputs.

Review subcontractor drawings for technical compliance.

Support tender submissions, fee proposals and project reporting.

Incorporate sustainable and practical design solutions into project work.

Mentor and support the development of engineers, graduates and apprentices.

Provide occasional construction-stage support when required.

What You’ll Bring

A degree in Civil Engineering, supported by evidence of continued professional development.

Chartered, Incorporated or nearing Chartership or professional registration through a relevant institution, such as ICE, CIHT or IHE.

Demonstrable experience in civil engineering design, particularly drainage, earthworks, SuDS, pavements and utilities.

Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

Experience using civil engineering design software, including drainage design and modelling packages such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, Causeway PDS or InfoWorks ICM, or equivalent.

Knowledge of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 agreements, together with relevant UK adoption standards.

A solid understanding of current UK technical standards, publications, guidance, best practice and legislative requirements.

Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Eligibility to obtain the required security clearance.

A full, clean UK driving licence.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Civil Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of technical design, contribute to a varied project portfolio and support the development of others, we’d like to hear from you.

Join BakerHicks and bring your civil engineering expertise to our Highways team.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. 

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) 

About BakerHicks 

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. 

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.  

Benefits 

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.  

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: 

Company car or cash allowance 

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan 

Life assurance scheme 

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave 

Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) 

Flexible/hybrid working 

Family friendly policies 

Employee assistance 

Professional development 

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.  

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.   

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Source: BakerHicks careers (Greenhouse)

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