Job Description

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Birmingham City Centre
40k - 55k + Benefits
Are you an experienced Civil Design Engineer ready to step into a senior role with real leadership responsibility? Our client, a well-established and growing engineering firm based in Birmingham city centre, is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with clients and project teams.
This role offers hands-on project management experience alongside a supportive senior team, providing the perfect platform to advance your career and take ownership of complex engineering schemes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects, maintaining direct client and third-party liaison
• Coordinate with project engineers, technicians, and senior team members to ensure smooth scheme delivery
• Own risk management at both Health & Safety and commercial levels within your projects
• Take technical responsibility for drawings, calculations, reports, and design documents, reviewing and overseeing junior staff work
• Use design software independently, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, KeySign, and Lighting Reality
• Prepare and review project briefs and fee proposals to allocate resources and plan delivery, while identifying additional work opportunities
• Analyse technical challenges and develop innovative solutions and alternative approaches

Role Details:

• Salary: 40,000 - 55,000 DOE, plus benefits (~2,500)
• Hours: 7.5 hours/day, Monday to Friday, with flexible working options
• Location: Birmingham city centre office

The perfect candidate:

• Clear, confident communicator with strong leadership skills
• Proactive ownership of project management and delivery
• Passionate problem solver with a solid engineering mindset
• Reliable performer in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
• Adaptable to evolving project requirements
• Proven track record of leading projects to a high standard of quality

If you're ready to lead challenging projects and grow your career in a collaborative, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Will Herman on 07581619823 for more information.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Skills Required