Civil Engineer - London

BakerHicks; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineer specialized in drainage design. The role involves designing drainage systems, managing multi-disciplinary projects, and coordinating with various teams to ensure delivery. Applicants should have strong skills in MicroDrainage and Civils 3D, and a degree in Civil Engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with flexible/hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in MicroDrainage and InfoDrainage.
• Use of Civils 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Understanding of S278, S104 and infrastructure agreements.
• Eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design foul and surface water drainage systems.
• Own your work on multi-disciplinary design projects.
• Lead packages of work and guide junior staff.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, and structures teams.

Skills

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

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At BakerHicks, we’re delivering next‑generation infrastructure across some of the UK’s most advanced sectors and right now, we’re looking for a Civil Engineer who lives and breathes drainage design.

If you’re confident in MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, know your way around Civils 3D, and want to take ownership of real, buildable design solutions, this is your moment.

What You’ll Do:

• Design foul and surface water drainage systems, earthworks, roads and pavement layouts
• Own your work on multi‑disciplinary design projects — from concept to construction
• Lead packages of work and guide junior staff as you progress
• Ensure compliance with UK standards (CIRIA 753, Sewers for Scotland, Eurocodes, etc.)
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, and structures teams to ensure delivery is right‑first‑time

What You Bring:

• Strong skills in MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
• Use of Civils 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D
• Understanding of S278, S104 and infrastructure agreements
• A degree in Civil Engineering and working towards CEng MICE
• The ability to balance technical detail with project‑wide thinking
• Eligible for security clearance
• We design for impact – in Life Sciences, Defence, Aviation, Energy and more
• We support your journey to chartership
• You’ll work on technically complex projects with autonomy, flexibility and support
• You’ll join a collaborative, delivery‑focused team where your voice is heard

Location

London (flexible/hybrid working available)

Ready to shape smarter infrastructure with us?

Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season, our annual shutdown, and the planned leave of our hiring teams will delay the review of new applications until January 2026.

Feedback and interviews are expected to commence the week of January 13th, 2026.

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Benefits

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design Services, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services