Senior Civil Engineer
BWB Consulting · Birmingham, United Kingdom · hybrid
Shape developments. Take ownership. Help others grow.
Looking for a role where you can lead varied projects, build strong client relationships and help develop the next generation of engineers? Join BWB’s Property Division and put your civil engineering expertise at the heart of developments across the UK.
At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.
Your roleYou’ll work with a multidisciplinary team delivering engineering consultancy services to a diverse client base. From the earliest design concepts through to commissioning, you’ll turn complex requirements into practical, coordinated designs that help projects move forward.
With the opportunity to take technical ownership and support colleagues’ development, this role offers scope to make your mark while continuing to build your own expertise.
What you’ll be doing- Leading civil engineering design: Take ownership of preliminary and detailed designs for levels, drainage and external works across adoptable and private developments.
- Keeping projects moving: Coordinate the delivery of multiple projects, managing priorities and leading small teams with delegated responsibility from your Team Leader or Principal Engineer.
- Building trusted relationships: Work closely with clients, understand their needs and help showcase BWB’s capabilities to new contacts.
- Developing others: Mentor Graduates and Engineers, provide constructive guidance and share your technical knowledge.
- Working across disciplines: Collaborate with colleagues to resolve design challenges and deliver coordinated engineering solutions.
- Setting high standards: Bring professionalism, diligence and a commitment to quality to every project.
What you’ll bringYou’ll be confident working independently on civil engineering designs, comfortable collaborating across disciplines and ready to take responsibility for successful project delivery.
We’re looking for:
- Proven civil engineering design experience, particularly in levels, drainage and external works.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage and Microsoft Office, alongside Civil 3D or PDS experience and a willingness to train in Civil 3D.
- Experience delivering complex projects from planning through to completion, including liaison with planning authorities, statutory undertakers and bodies such as the Environment Agency.
- An understanding of how civil engineering interfaces with other disciplines, with an interest in developing your project coordination skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to build lasting client relationships, alongside developing influencing and negotiation skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication, adapting your approach to different audiences.
- The ability to delegate effectively, support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team.
Why join BWB?You’ll have the opportunity to combine hands-on technical work with project leadership, client engagement and mentoring. Working alongside colleagues from different disciplines, you’ll broaden your experience, share ideas and contribute to projects that shape the places where people live and work.
What we offer
- Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
- Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.
- Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
- Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
- Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.
- Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.
Accessibility & Adjustments
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.