Senior Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension plan

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for Hemel Hempstead to lead drainage and infrastructure design, oversee projects and coordinate with clients and authorities. The role focuses on residential, commercial and mixed-use developments from feasibility to detailed design.

You will drive drainage strategies, risk assessments and civil packages while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team growth. Chartered status is encouraged, with supportive development pathways.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure design.
• Experience on development-led projects and strong knowledge of UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes.
• Preparing drainage strategies and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Working on S104, S38 and S278 agreements.
• Producing detailed civil engineering design packages.
• Coordinating with clients, authorities and water companies.
• Managing programmes and technical deliverables.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Contributing to the growth of the civil engineering team.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Hemel Hempstead

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

An experienced Civil Engineer is sought to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, taking ownership of civil engineering projects and helping strengthen their civil capability across the South East.

The role offers the opportunity to work across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and technical approvals.

The Role

You will take a lead role in the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes, working closely with clients, local authorities, water companies and wider multidisciplinary teams.

• Leading the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes
• Preparing drainage strategies and Flood Risk Assessments
• Working on S104, S38 and S278 agreements
• Producing detailed civil engineering design packages
• Coordinating with clients, authorities and water companies
• Managing programmes and technical deliverables
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
• Contributing to the continued growth of the civil engineering team

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure design
• Experience working on development-led projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage
• Good understanding of UK drainage and infrastructure standards
• Strong project and client management skills
• Working towards or already achieving Chartered Engineer status

Why Apply?

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary DOE
• Genuine project ownership and responsibility
• Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
• Strong client and multidisciplinary team involvement
• Support towards Chartership and professional development
• Training and career progression
• Flexible working
• Supportive and technically focused team
• Competitive pension and holiday package

If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking for greater responsibility, varied development projects and a clear opportunity to progress, this could be a strong next step.

For a confidential conversation, contact Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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