Senior Civil Engineer

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • May 05, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer
Oxfordshire
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer ready to lead quality projects, shape design standards and build strong client relationships in Oxfordshire?

This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity is with a leading consultancy known for high standards, collaborative working and varied development infrastructure schemes. Based in Oxfordshire, the Senior Civil Engineer will work with a regional team on highways, drainage and infrastructure projects across the South East and beyond. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers the chance to combine technical delivery, project leadership and mentoring within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities
Manage and deliver civil engineering projects to programme and budget
Lead highways, drainage and infrastructure designs using 3D software
Ensure designs comply with current standards, legislation and regulations
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
Liaise with clients, contractors and internal teams through all project stages
Support consultancy growth through strong delivery and client engagement

Candidate requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering
Strong experience in highways, drainage or infrastructure design
Proven project management capability from concept to completion
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Proactive and collaborative approach

The Senior Civil Engineer role offers hybrid flexibility, strong project variety, career progression and a salary of 50,000 - 60,000 plus benefits. This Senior Civil Engineer position will suit someone ready to lead, mentor others and make a visible impact.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.