[Hiring] Senior Civil Engineer @Talent Shore

Role Description

As Senior Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects, taking responsibility for project planning, resourcing, technical quality and client satisfaction.

• Oversee the development of roads, drainage, utilities, highways and external works.
• Manage the preparation and submission of key technical agreements.
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to junior engineers and technicians.
• Help maintain high standards across the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, resourcing and delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring client requirements are met.
• Oversee infrastructure design for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, including roads, drainage and utilities.
• Manage the preparation and submission of Section 278 and Section 38 highways agreements, alongside Section 104, 106 and 185 agreements.
• Develop detailed drainage strategies and designs using InfoDrainage, Flow, PDS and/or MicroDrainage.
• Undertake detailed design of highways, external works and earthworks in accordance with relevant standards.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance, regulatory compliance and timely project completion.
• Contribute to project planning, resource allocation and the preparation of fee proposals.
• Promote a strong customer-focused approach throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in civil engineering design and infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering roads, drainage and utility designs for development projects.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, particularly Part H (Drainage and Waste Disposal).
• Experience with highways adoption processes, including S278 and S38 agreements.
• Understanding of Section 104, 106 and 185 agreements.
• Proficiency in drainage design software such as InfoDrainage, Flow, PDS and/or MicroDrainage.
• Experience with highways, external works and earthworks design.
• Previous experience managing projects, resources and technical deliverables.
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to junior engineers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A solid understanding of the UK regulatory environment and experience with highways adoption in England.

The Ideal Candidate

• Switched-on, proactive and personable.
• A confident technical leader who enjoys sharing knowledge.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making informed decisions.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Solutions-focused, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working independently within a remote team environment.