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Posted 20 July, 2026

Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Leeds, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer

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Location: Leeds

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Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, my client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Leeds team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a leading private engineering consultancy, delivering a diverse range of UK-based projects across the residential, retail, commercial, leisure, education, and industrial sectors.

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Key Responsibilities of this Senior Civil Engineer role;

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  • Lead and support a civil engineering team on projects ranging from single-building developments to large-scale schemes across multiple sectors
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  • Utilise and demonstrate strong experience in Civil 3D
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  • Design civil infrastructure including adoptable roads and drainage systems for residential, commercial, retail, education, and industrial developments
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  • Liaise with statutory authorities such as water companies, environmental regulators, and highway authorities
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  • Use relevant technical analysis and design software, including AutoCAD, to a high standard
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  • Ensure the quality and consistency of technical outputs, including drawings and reports
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  • Mentor and support junior engineers
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  • Attend and contribute to design meetings, site meetings, and site inspections
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  • Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and design teams, providing technical advice where required
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  • Manage work in line with agreed budgets and programme deadlines
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Requirements for this Senior Civil Engineer position;

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  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering (essential)
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  • Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience
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  • High proficiency in Civil 3D (essential)
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  • Chartership status is desirable
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What They Offer

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They offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include professional development support, reimbursement of professional membership fees, pension contributions, private healthcare, life insurance, travel loan schemes, additional leave purchase options, and performance-related bonuses.

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Our Culture

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They are committed to delivering high-quality, integrated engineering solutions for their clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment.

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They actively promote equity, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.