Senior Civil Design Engineer

The Construction Index Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to contribute to innovative projects. This full-time role involves designing drainage systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a commitment to professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday + option to purchase up to 5 more

Flexible working with up to 2 days WFH/week

Up to 15% annual profit share bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Sabbatical leave after qualifying period

Cycle to Work and tech salary sacrifice schemes

Up to 6% pension contribution

Weekly CPD and chartership support

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Actively working toward ICE chartership.

Responsibilities

• Design of below-ground drainage systems including SuDS.
• Producing Drainage Statements and Flood Risk Assessments.
• Liaising with local authorities on highways and drainage consents.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Education

ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

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£45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

I'm currently supporting an award-winning, design-led engineering consultancy in their search for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing central London team. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and technically capable engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience who's ready to take the next step in their career.

About The Company

This highly regarded multidisciplinary practice is known for delivering imaginative and sustainable civil and structural engineering solutions. They collaborate closely with architects and clients—both emerging and established—to realise innovative design visions across a wide range of building and infrastructure projects.

With a friendly, inclusive culture and a commitment to social value, the practice places high importance on personal development, flexibility, and wellbeing.

The Role

This is a full-time role, ideal for a self-driven engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll bring strong technical and analytical skills to a varied portfolio, ranging from small-scale refurbishments to complex, large-scale developments.

You'll also play an active role in project delivery and stakeholder engagement, working closely with architects, contractors, and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of below-ground drainage systems including SuDS
• Retrofitting and site-wide drainage infrastructure
• Producing Drainage Statements and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
• Designing private roads to adoptable standards
• Performing vehicle tracking and swept path analysis
• Liaising with local authorities on highways and drainage consents
• Working with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/Flow

Requirements

• ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in civil infrastructure design
• Actively working toward ICE chartership
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence using Civil 3D and MicroDrainage (or equivalent)

Benefits Include

• £45,000-£50,000 salary (DOE)
• Joining bonus (subject to probation)
• 26 days holiday + option to purchase up to 5 more
• Flexible working with up to 2 days WFH/week
• Remote working from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year
• Up to 15% annual profit share bonus
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Sabbatical leave after qualifying period
• Cycle to Work and tech salary sacrifice schemes
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• Weekly CPD and chartership support
• Regular socials and wellness activities

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-respected consultancy with a people-first culture, exciting projects, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Will Herman

07581619823

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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