Senior Civil Engineer | Birmingham

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer looking to move beyond consultancy and see your designs come to life?

Our client, a well-established residential developer based in Birmingham, is looking to strengthen its in-house engineering team with the appointment of a Senior Civil Engineer.

Unlike many developers who outsource design work, this business has invested heavily in an in-house civil engineering capability. You'll play a key role in the design and delivery of major residential developments, working closely with land, planning, technical and construction teams from concept through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence schemes from the earliest stages, take ownership of infrastructure design and help create high-quality residential communities across the Midlands.

Role

Design residential infrastructure schemes including highways, drainage and earthworks

Prepare and review technical drawings, reports and calculations

Manage the adoption process for roads and sewers (S38, S278 and S104 agreements)

Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers and external stakeholders

Support planning applications and detailed design submissions

Collaborate closely with technical, land and construction teams

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers where appropriate

Assist in identifying value engineering opportunities across developments

About you

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Experience in residential development or infrastructure design

Strong understanding of highways and drainage design

Working knowledge of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 agreements

Proficient in relevant design software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageous

What's on offer?

✅ Join a leading residential developer

✅ Genuine in-house design responsibility

✅ Exposure to major residential developments

✅ Opportunity to influence projects from acquisition through to construction

✅ Strong pipeline of work across the Midlands

✅ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

✅ Excellent career progression opportunities