Senior Civil Engineer

  • Konker Recruitment
  • Burton, Dorset
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: near Bournemouth, Dorset
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 DoE

About the Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent UK consultancy specialising in transport planning, infrastructure design and environmental assessment.

Their Dorset office offers something many engineers look for but rarely find. A genuinely supportive, tight-knit team environment, backed by the security and project flow of a successful national business. You won t be a number here. You will be trusted, supported and given space to grow.

About the Role

This is a development-focused infrastructure role with real variety. You will be delivering highway and drainage design for residential and mixed-use schemes of all sizes. From initial concept through to approval, you will play a hands-on role in shaping projects and keeping them moving.

You ll enjoy a balance of independence and collaboration. Managing your own workload, contributing ideas and supporting junior engineers, while working closely with project managers and clients.

Key areas of work include:
  • Highway and drainage design for S38, S278 and S104 applications
  • Technical assessments and report writing
  • Flood risk and drainage strategy input
  • Reviewing drawings and outputs from junior team members
  • Coordinating with clients and internal teams to meet deadlines
If you enjoy practical design, problem solving and seeing developments progress from paper to site, this role will suit you.

What s in it for you?
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Support towards Incorporated or Chartered status via an ICE approved training scheme and mentorship
  • Company car (subject to position)
  • A varied workload across sectors and project sizes
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance and Group Income Protection
  • Professional subscription fees paid
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Team sports and social activities
  • Supported CPD and annual appraisals
  • Paid time off for volunteer work
This is a business that invests in its engineers and supports long-term progression.

What you ll need to succeed
  • A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years post-grad UK experience in a similar environment
  • Strong working knowledge of S38, S278 and S104 processes
  • Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Causeway FLOW (or similar)
  • Full UK driving licence
Apply Today!

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