Senior Civil Engineer

York. Hybrid.

Full time, Permanent.

£45,000 - £55,000

Monday – Friday

Benefits:

* Generous annual leave allowance

* Enhanced pension

* Hybrid working

* Flexible working hours

* Health insurance

* Social events

* Personal development programme

Our client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to drive the growth and success of their Civil Engineering team. In this role, you’ll oversee the design and delivery of development sites, manage day-to-day project operations, and ensure the highest technical standards are met. With responsibility for mentoring junior staff and fostering trusted client relationships, you’ll play a key part in upholding their values of Precision Crafting and On Solid Ground. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy at the forefront of renewable energy solutions, contributing to the transition to a more sustainable future.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Responsible for leading and managing civil engineering projects, including design, planning, construction oversight, and technical analysis.

Prepare or check technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments and method statements.

Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and regulations in all design work.

Review and evaluation of design concepts to optimize performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times.

Continually strive for organisational improvement through championing improved systems and operations.

Adhere and contribute to the company Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Build resilient and trusting relationships with high value clients.

Collaborate with the wider team and clients to understand project requirements, constraints and opportunities.

Attend design team and client meetings, adding valuable insights as required.

Deliver excellent client service through effective communication, exemplar project delivery and your subject matter expertise.

Maintain high technical standards taking pride in all client work.

Actively manage and lead those reporting to you; provide support and encouragement of their continuing professional development in line with their goals for the year and in line with the department vision.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address design challenges, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Proactively identify learning opportunities relevant to your role and those reporting to you.

Actively participate in company reviews and goal setting sessions.

Contribute to the continual update and improvement of company processes and procedures.

Share relevant insights with the wider business.

Complete and submit weekly timesheets.

Prepare fee estimates and quotes.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date forecasting of on-going projects financials and resourcing needs.

Manage monthly invoicing of your projects.

Cultivate and grow your professional network.

Build and maintain a social presence as a subject matter expert in your field

Identify and attend networking events to promote awareness of AAH

Identify opportunities to provide resource to other departments within the business

The ideal candidate will bring:

Proven consultancy experience with exposure to a variety of sectors such as housing development, energy infrastructure, and highways.

Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build trusted, lasting relationships.

Technical proficiency in Civil 3D design, earthworks modelling, and drainage network modelling.

Additional knowledge in Flood Risk Assessments, CAD, and Transport Assessments is advantageous.

Excellent report writing and project management skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deliverables independently.

A natural mentor and coach, supporting the growth and development of junior engineers.

The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and nurture positive internal and external relationships