Our client, a leading consultancy in the civil engineering sector, is currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in one of their offices located in Birmingham, Bristol, or Reading. The role involves taking a leading position in delivering a varied range of schemes including both small highway improvements and large residential and commercial developments.

• Design and deliver access junctions including roundabouts, signalised junctions, ghost-island right turns, and simple priority junctions
• Work on a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects ranging from small-scale developments to projects involving up to 5000 residential units with supporting infrastructure
• Provide technical expertise and support while ensuring designs are compliant with current legislation, best practice, and council policies
• Mentor junior team members and provide support on project delivery
• Manage tasks to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related qualification
• Experience in designing access junctions from concept development through to detailed design
• Strong knowledge of designing LTN1/20 compliant cycling infrastructure schemes
• Experience in 3D modelling and drainage design, including delivering Section 278 detailed designs
• Knowledge of local authority and National Highways processes and requirements
• Familiarity with national design standards and best practice (DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN1/20, NRSWA)
• Experience with adoption agreements for roads and drainage, including Section 278, Section 38, and Section 104 agreements
• Proficient in software packages such as AutoCAD, Civils 3D, Vehicle Tracking, KeyLINES/SIGN/POST, and Flow
• Strong communication skills and the ability to produce technical reports
• Ability to mentor junior staff

• Public realm design and active travel/cycling infrastructure improvement schemes
• Major highways design and utilities coordination
• Site monitoring or supervision roles
• Producing fee proposals and bids

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• Opportunities for career progression
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training, and mentoring

If you are an experienced Senior Civil Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity in the infrastructure and highways sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s team in Birmingham, Bristol, or Reading.