Senior Engineer - Leicester
Design infrastructure that shapes communities and supports sustainable growth. Join Tetra Tech’s high-performing highways team and work on impactful projects that improve how people live, travel and connect.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
As a Highway/Civil Engineer within our Leicester-based team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure and drainage designs across a diverse range of projects in both the public and private sectors. Working on schemes from residential developments to large-scale highway projects, you will take ownership of design delivery, ensuring compliance with industry standards while contributing to innovative, integrated engineering solutions. You will also support project management, client engagement and quality assurance across a dynamic project portfolio.
Your Impact in this position
You will directly influence the successful delivery of infrastructure schemes by producing robust, compliant and efficient designs. Acting as a key point of contact for clients, you will build trusted relationships while driving projects forward. Your technical expertise and proactive approach will support the delivery of sustainable drainage and highway solutions, while also strengthening team capability through collaboration and mentoring.
Core Capabilities
Technical Expertise
Strong experience in highway and drainage design, including S278, S38, S104 and S185 schemes
In-depth knowledge of DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations and local authority standards
Design & Digital Proficiency
Confident using AutoCAD, Civil 3D/Site 3D/PDS and Micro-Drainage
Ability to produce detailed designs, calculations, specifications and technical submissions
Project Delivery & Commercial Awareness
Proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver on time
Experience in commercial management, including change control and client liaison
Communication & Collaboration
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
Collaborative approach with experience mentoring and supporting colleagues
Health, Safety & Professional Standards
Commitment to safe design principles and promoting best practice
Awareness of industry legislation and emerging technologies
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with eligibility for IEng (CIHT/MICE). Demonstrable UK experience in infrastructure design, particularly residential and drainage schemes, is essential. Experience working with statutory authorities and a full UK driving licence are required.
Working Environment
This role is based in Leicester with flexible hybrid working available. You can expect a mix of office and home working, alongside site visits and client meetings. Flexible working patterns are supported to help balance project delivery and personal commitments.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role