Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: -48,000 - -58,000

Ready to step into 2026 with greater ownership and influence? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity in Birmingham offers responsibility, client exposure and progression within an environmentally focused consultancy strengthening its civil engineering team.

A well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy is investing in its civil engineering capability. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will deliver drainage-led infrastructure solutions across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, contributing to sustainable and technically strong project outcomes.

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead drainage design, Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS strategies while coordinating with planners, environmental teams and external stakeholders. This Senior Civil Engineer role combines hands-on technical delivery with mentoring and quality control responsibilities within a growing Birmingham team.

Key responsibilities
* Lead drainage and infrastructure design for development schemes
* Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and SuDS designs
* Manage S104 and related technical approvals
* Coordinate with planners and external stakeholders
* Support and mentor engineers and technicians

Candidate requirements
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
* Strong UK consultancy background in drainage and infrastructure
* Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
* Confident producing Flood Risk Assessments and reports
* Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence

Why apply
This Senior Civil Engineer role offers structured CPD, flexible working and clear progression. The salary for this Senior Civil Engineer position is -48,000 - -58,000, alongside long-term development within a sustainability-led consultancy entering an exciting growth phase.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years'' recruitment experience.