Senior Civil Engineer
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rapport Technical Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RTR/ 2150 |
Summary
Engineer/Senior Engineer Civils
Role Description
The Senior Engineer will be responsible for managing civil engineering design projects, working alongside civil engineers and technicians producing infrastructure designs for large-scale development projects, comprising of:
• Production of flood risk and drainage assessments, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting planning applications.
• Designing and preparing highway designs, including horizontal and vertical geometry for agreement under Section 38 or 278.
• Production of drainage designs for both foul and surface water networks for agreement under Sections 104 or 106.
• Detailed design and modelling of sustainable drainage systems.
• Preparation of 3D ground models and cut and fill exercises.
• Preparation of external works and private drainage designs.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies such as Lead local flood authorities, the environment agency, local highway authorities, and water authorities.
• Represent the company at meetings.
• Help support the training and professional development of team members.
• Ensure communication with directors to meet client requirements and deadlines and work collaboratively with other team members.
• Undertake further professional development following the business development plan.
Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in consulting.
• Must have experience in residential infrastructure.
• Software experience in AutoCAD, Microdrainage or Causeway Flow is essential.
• Experience using infrastructure design software is essential, experience using Site 3D design software is desirable.
• Experience with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Traffic Signs Manual.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to deliver projects from conception to completion while proficiently communicating and liaising with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage time within project budgets.
Package
Salary competitive negotiable on experience.
One day work from home after probation period.
4% - 6% pension contribution (subject to experience) pension is a managed scheme 121 meetings with advisor etc.
Private health care (senior engineer) after probation period.
Salary sacrifice EV car scheme after probation period.
OUR CLIENT DOES NOT HAVE A SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SO CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND RESIDE WITHIN UK.
Role Description
The Senior Engineer will be responsible for managing civil engineering design projects, working alongside civil engineers and technicians producing infrastructure designs for large-scale development projects, comprising of:
• Production of flood risk and drainage assessments, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting planning applications.
• Designing and preparing highway designs, including horizontal and vertical geometry for agreement under Section 38 or 278.
• Production of drainage designs for both foul and surface water networks for agreement under Sections 104 or 106.
• Detailed design and modelling of sustainable drainage systems.
• Preparation of 3D ground models and cut and fill exercises.
• Preparation of external works and private drainage designs.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies such as Lead local flood authorities, the environment agency, local highway authorities, and water authorities.
• Represent the company at meetings.
• Help support the training and professional development of team members.
• Ensure communication with directors to meet client requirements and deadlines and work collaboratively with other team members.
• Undertake further professional development following the business development plan.
Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in consulting.
• Must have experience in residential infrastructure.
• Software experience in AutoCAD, Microdrainage or Causeway Flow is essential.
• Experience using infrastructure design software is essential, experience using Site 3D design software is desirable.
• Experience with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Traffic Signs Manual.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to deliver projects from conception to completion while proficiently communicating and liaising with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage time within project budgets.
Package
Salary competitive negotiable on experience.
One day work from home after probation period.
4% - 6% pension contribution (subject to experience) pension is a managed scheme 121 meetings with advisor etc.
Private health care (senior engineer) after probation period.
Salary sacrifice EV car scheme after probation period.
OUR CLIENT DOES NOT HAVE A SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SO CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND RESIDE WITHIN UK.