Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer - Residential Development \nLocation: Gateshead \nExperience: 5-10 years \nSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + benefits \nAre you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take a lead role on residential infrastructure schemes? Looking for a firm where your voice is heard, and your technical input genuinely shapes projects? \nWe're partnered with an independent, design-focused engineering consultancy that's making a real impact in the residential development space.

With an increasing workload and a solid pipeline of schemes across the UK, they're now looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their growing team in either Gateshead or Corby. \nThe Role \nYou'll take the lead on multiple residential infrastructure projects - managing design delivery, supporting junior engineers, and liaising with clients, architects, and local authorities. Projects typically involve: \n·Highways and drainage design (Section 38/104/278) \n·Earthworks, levels, and cut/fill analysis \n·Surface water management and utilities coordination \n·Technical approvals and liaison with stakeholders \nYou'll join a tight-knit team of four engineers, working closely with senior leadership who remain hands-on and accessible.

There's a clear path toward Associate level and beyond, for those keen to grow with the business. \nWhat Makes This Different? \n·No red tape.

You'll work directly with decision-makers and see your ideas get actioned. \n·You'll lead real, buildable projects - not endless concept stages. \n·The business has a solid reputation with and regional housebuilders, and repeat clients make up a large share of their work.

\n·Culture-wise, it's collaborative, straight-talking, and grounded in practical engineering. \nAbout You \n·Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related) \n·5-10 years' experience in UK civil/infrastructure design, ideally in residential development \n·Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or MicroDrainage \n·Confident in managing technical approvals, reports, and project delivery \n·Comfortable mentoring junior team members and working closely with clients \n·Based within reach of Gateshead or Corby (3+ days in-office per week) \nSound like a good fit? \nIf you're a Senior Engineer who wants to work in a team that actually enjoys what they do - where technical quality and personal development are genuinely valued - get in touch.

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