Senior Civil Engineer

20 Days Old

Senior Civil Engineer Exeter | Hybrid Working | Career Growth

The Opportunity

Here’s a chance to take your career to the next level with a well-respected, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Exeter.

This business is known for delivering thoughtful, technically robust and context-sensitive engineering solutions across the UK — blending strength in civil engineering with real design collaboration. They pride themselves on building lasting client relationships and delivering projects that are both innovative and practical.

As the Exeter team continues to grow, they’re now looking for a Senior Civil Engineer who thrives on responsibility, enjoys variety in design and delivery, and embraces working collaboratively across teams.

The Role

As Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key role in project delivery and civil design. You’ll lead technically, support project teams, and have autonomy over your own workstreams. Your input will shape project outcomes and support high-quality delivery.

Your core responsibilities will include:
Undertaking technical and feasibility studies for civil engineering projects
Producing civil designs with a strong emphasis on drainage and highways
Preparing and managing adoption agreements including Section 38, 104, 106 and 278
Preparing and managing fee proposals
Leading and managing project teams — including time forecasting and workload planning
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to ensure coordinated delivery This role offers a real mix of technical challenge and client engagement.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and capable Senior Civil Engineer who brings:

A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
Proven experience as a project team leader in a consultancy or similar environment
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
Solid experience in drainage design and highways
Experience managing projects from inception to completion, delivering to time and budget
Familiarity with adoption procedures and the associated legal agreements
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills You’ll be someone who thinks critically, communicates clearly and takes pride in delivering quality engineering.

What’s In It For You
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
Bi-annual performance bonus
Permanent, full-time role with hybrid working
Exposure to a wide variety of projects across the UK
Clear career progression to Associate in a growing and ambitious consultancy
An attractive benefits package This is a role designed for someone who wants both technical depth and breadth of delivery, alongside the opportunity to grow into greater responsibility over time.

The Company Culture

The consultancy merges technical excellence with a supportive, collaborative culture — where ideas are shared, experience is valued and people are encouraged to develop professionally. The Exeter team works closely with colleagues across the UK, balancing creative problem-solving with practical delivery.
This role is a great fit if you want to work somewhere that values quality, teamwork and career development without the red tape of a large corporate environment.

Interested?

Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity in confidence
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Location:
Exeter
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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