Senior Civil Engineer

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Advert End Date: 03/06/2026 23:59
• Salary: £41,771 - £44,075
• Hours per week: 37
• Job Category: Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
• Vacancy ID: 294909
• Employment Location: Stockton-on-Tees
• Number of posts: 1

Further Information

Shape the Future of Stockton-on-Tees

• Are you an experienced civil engineer ready to make a real difference in local communities?
• Want to stay local but still enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working?
• Do you want to deliver high-quality, sustainable design solutions?

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our dedicated and friendly team, playing a key role in delivering a varied and ambitious programme of civil engineering and highways projects. From early feasibility to detailed design and construction, you’ll help create safer, more accessible and more sustainable places across the Borough.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of complex civil engineering and highways schemes.
• Prepare high-quality technical designs, feasibility assessments and reports.
• Manage projects to ensure they’re delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Champion environmentally responsible and sustainable design approaches.
• Shape a built environment that supports residents, businesses, and visitors - now and for generations to come.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in delivering technical civil engineering designs.
• A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong IT and digital design skills, including proficient use of AutoCAD.
• Excellent project management capability, with a track record of driving schemes to completion.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £44,075
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

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