Ridge and Partners LLP
Senior Civil Engineer
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Senior Civil Engineer
Company Description
Ridge and Partners LLP is a built environment consultancy that helps clients transform complex briefs into buildings and infrastructure that perform effectively in real-world conditions. The firm empowers an interdisciplinary team of over 1,500 experts across more than 15 locations to take ownership of ideas and deliver meaningful results. Ridge prioritizes people over process, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. By bridging the gap between strategic thinking and practical delivery, Ridge focuses on “Practical Brilliance”: achieving excellent outcomes while supporting a diverse and talented team.
Role Description
The Senior Civil Engineer will provide technical leadership on civil engineering projects, overseeing design, analysis, and delivery of infrastructure and building-related works. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Developing detailed designs (e.g., roads, drainage, earthworks, utilities)
- Reviewing and approving engineering calculations and drawings
- Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
- Managing project timelines and resources
- Mentoring junior colleagues
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements and present design solutions
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The role will contribute to quality assurance, risk management, and value engineering to support successful project outcomes. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Plymouth.
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Qualifications
- Strong civil engineering design and analysis skills, including experience with highways, drainage, earthworks, and utilities.
- Proficiency with relevant civil engineering software tools (e.g., Autodesk, BIM platforms, hydraulic and structural analysis packages desirable).
- Solid understanding of UK design standards, building regulations, and infrastructure guidance, with experience applying them in practice.
- Proven project management abilities, including planning, resource coordination, budget awareness, and deadline management.
- Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline; chartered or working toward chartered status with a professional institution (e.g., ICE).
- Experience in consultancy or similar client-facing environment, with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Commitment to health, safety, sustainability, and inclusive working practices on projects and within the team.
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