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Civil Design Engineer

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  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Leicester
  • £35,000 / Hour

Aligra Hinckley

Job Overview
Senior Civil Engineer

Join Aligra as a Senior Civil Design Engineer based in Leicester, working with leading housing developers across the Midlands. This role offers a varied project portfolio, including roads, drainage, and S278 schemes, with genuine scope for career progression in a supportive and growing team.

Experience desired in Housebuilding and Development Engineering

Why Join Us?

  • Progression to Associate level with clear career pathways
  • Work on varied and exciting projects with top clients
  • Flexible working arrangements across offices
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Competitive Salary

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and support the regional civil engineering team
  • Design infrastructure for new developments (roads, drainage, SuDS, S278)
  • Produce models, drawings, calculations, and reports using CAD and design software
  • Manage project delivery, client liaison, budgeting, and admin
  • Organise and attend public consultation events and stakeholder meetings
  • Prepare and submit designs for third-party approvals
  • Collaborate across Aligra offices to deliver excellent customer service

What You’ll Need:

  • Experience in infrastructure design (roads, drainage, SuDS, S278)
  • Proficiency with CAD, design software, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong project management and client-facing skills
  • Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and site safety (CSCS card)
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Willingness to travel to sites and meetings

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now or contact the Aligra team for a confidential discussion.

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Senior Civil Design Engineer role based in Leicester, working with leading housing developers across the Midlands on roads, drainage, SuDS and S278 schemes. Competitive salary (DOE) on a permanent contract, offering a varied project portfolio and clear progression. Flexible working arrangements across offices, with travel to sites and meetings as required.

  • Leicester-based senior civil design engineer opportunity
  • Competitive salary (doe)
  • Permanent role with clear progression to associate level
  • Varied housing development projects including roads drainage suds and s278
  • Flexible working arrangements across offices
  • Lead and mentor a regional civil engineering team
  • Strong client-facing role with project delivery and budgeting responsibility
  • Ongoing professional development and training

You’ll join a supportive, growing team where your experience is valued and your progression is planned, with a clear pathway towards Associate level. The project mix keeps the role interesting, and you’ll work closely with top housing developer clients across the Midlands. With flexible working and ongoing development, it’s a strong move for long-term stability and career growth.