Senior Civil Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed by a local Civil Engineering Consultancy, looking to expand their team with a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - covering Water Engineering projects across the UK.
The business are a specialist in Environmental, Groundwater and Geotechnical solutions to the Water, Transport, Energy and Construction Industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse, interpret and manage complex groundwater, hydrogeological and environmental datasets to inform technical assessments and project delivery.
* Develop, calibrate and validate conceptual and numerical groundwater models to support environmental and engineering projects.
* Produce high-quality technical reports, delivering clear, concise and well-structured documentation for clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
* Lead and coordinate small project teams, overseeing task allocation, mentoring junior staff and ensuring robust quality assurance procedures.
* Manage projects from inception to completion, delivering work safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
* Coordinate regulatory submissions and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant environmental legislation, guidance and industry standards.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and multidisciplinary project teams through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, tender submissions, client engagement and the development of long-term relationships.
* Plan, undertake and supervise site investigations, groundwater monitoring programmes and fieldwork activities as required.
* Apply practical engineering judgement and a strong understanding of site-specific constraints to develop effective, commercially viable and technically robust solutions.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience within a groundwater engineering or hydrogeological consultancy environment.
* Strong technical expertise in groundwater data analysis, interpretation and conceptual and numerical groundwater modelling.
* Demonstrable experience managing technical projects and coordinating small multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent technical report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
* Confident engaging with clients, regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary project teams at all levels.
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proactive and solution-focused, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Chartered status, or working towards professional accreditation with a recognised institution, would be advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence desirable to support site visits and field-based activities.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus additional benefits including flexible core working hours, salary sacrifice car schemes, medical cover and hybrid working
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
The business are a specialist in Environmental, Groundwater and Geotechnical solutions to the Water, Transport, Energy and Construction Industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse, interpret and manage complex groundwater, hydrogeological and environmental datasets to inform technical assessments and project delivery.
* Develop, calibrate and validate conceptual and numerical groundwater models to support environmental and engineering projects.
* Produce high-quality technical reports, delivering clear, concise and well-structured documentation for clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
* Lead and coordinate small project teams, overseeing task allocation, mentoring junior staff and ensuring robust quality assurance procedures.
* Manage projects from inception to completion, delivering work safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
* Coordinate regulatory submissions and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant environmental legislation, guidance and industry standards.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and multidisciplinary project teams through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, tender submissions, client engagement and the development of long-term relationships.
* Plan, undertake and supervise site investigations, groundwater monitoring programmes and fieldwork activities as required.
* Apply practical engineering judgement and a strong understanding of site-specific constraints to develop effective, commercially viable and technically robust solutions.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience within a groundwater engineering or hydrogeological consultancy environment.
* Strong technical expertise in groundwater data analysis, interpretation and conceptual and numerical groundwater modelling.
* Demonstrable experience managing technical projects and coordinating small multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent technical report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
* Confident engaging with clients, regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary project teams at all levels.
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proactive and solution-focused, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Chartered status, or working towards professional accreditation with a recognised institution, would be advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence desirable to support site visits and field-based activities.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus additional benefits including flexible core working hours, salary sacrifice car schemes, medical cover and hybrid working
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
Reference: 225366956
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Senior Civil Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£40k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed by a local Civil Engineering Consultancy, looking to expand their team with a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - covering Water Engineering projects across the UK.
The business are a specialist in Environmental, Groundwater and Geotechnical solutions to the Water, Transport, Energy and Construction Industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse, interpret and manage complex groundwater, hydrogeological and environmental datasets to inform technical assessments and project delivery.
* Develop, calibrate and validate conceptual and numerical groundwater models to support environmental and engineering projects.
* Produce high-quality technical reports, delivering clear, concise and well-structured documentation for clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
* Lead and coordinate small project teams, overseeing task allocation, mentoring junior staff and ensuring robust quality assurance procedures.
* Manage projects from inception to completion, delivering work safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
* Coordinate regulatory submissions and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant environmental legislation, guidance and industry standards.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and multidisciplinary project teams through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, tender submissions, client engagement and the development of long-term relationships.
* Plan, undertake and supervise site investigations, groundwater monitoring programmes and fieldwork activities as required.
* Apply practical engineering judgement and a strong understanding of site-specific constraints to develop effective, commercially viable and technically robust solutions.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience within a groundwater engineering or hydrogeological consultancy environment.
* Strong technical expertise in groundwater data analysis, interpretation and conceptual and numerical groundwater modelling.
* Demonstrable experience managing technical projects and coordinating small multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent technical report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
* Confident engaging with clients, regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary project teams at all levels.
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proactive and solution-focused, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Chartered status, or working towards professional accreditation with a recognised institution, would be advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence desirable to support site visits and field-based activities.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus additional benefits including flexible core working hours, salary sacrifice car schemes, medical cover and hybrid working
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
The business are a specialist in Environmental, Groundwater and Geotechnical solutions to the Water, Transport, Energy and Construction Industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse, interpret and manage complex groundwater, hydrogeological and environmental datasets to inform technical assessments and project delivery.
* Develop, calibrate and validate conceptual and numerical groundwater models to support environmental and engineering projects.
* Produce high-quality technical reports, delivering clear, concise and well-structured documentation for clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
* Lead and coordinate small project teams, overseeing task allocation, mentoring junior staff and ensuring robust quality assurance procedures.
* Manage projects from inception to completion, delivering work safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
* Coordinate regulatory submissions and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to relevant environmental legislation, guidance and industry standards.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and multidisciplinary project teams through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, tender submissions, client engagement and the development of long-term relationships.
* Plan, undertake and supervise site investigations, groundwater monitoring programmes and fieldwork activities as required.
* Apply practical engineering judgement and a strong understanding of site-specific constraints to develop effective, commercially viable and technically robust solutions.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience within a groundwater engineering or hydrogeological consultancy environment.
* Strong technical expertise in groundwater data analysis, interpretation and conceptual and numerical groundwater modelling.
* Demonstrable experience managing technical projects and coordinating small multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent technical report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
* Confident engaging with clients, regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary project teams at all levels.
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proactive and solution-focused, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Chartered status, or working towards professional accreditation with a recognised institution, would be advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence desirable to support site visits and field-based activities.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus additional benefits including flexible core working hours, salary sacrifice car schemes, medical cover and hybrid working
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
Reference: 225366956
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