Senior Civil Design Engineer

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Welwyn Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance for employee

Private medical insurance for family

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Health cash plan

7.5% employer pension contribution

Annual professional membership fees

CPD/training and Chartership support

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Hertfordshire with hybrid working options. The role leads civil infrastructure design from concept to completion, taking technical ownership and guiding the team across residential, commercial, distribution and data centre sectors.

The successful candidate will manage design, liaise with clients and contractors, and contribute to fees. A degree in Civil Engineering and 6–10 years' consultancy experience are expected, with IEng or

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent required.
• IEng status or working towards Chartership preferred.
• Experience designing civil infrastructure in consultancy.
• Strong client-facing and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of highways, drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Produce detailed designs, calculations and technical drawings.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Manage budgets, programmes and project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with clients and contractors.
• Contribute to fee proposals and commercial management.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

IEng status or Chartership

Client relationship management

Leadership

Report/Drawing reviews

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Revit

Navisworks/InfraWorks

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a leading, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Hertfordshire. This growing firm has a strong reputation for technical excellence, a collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to professional development.

The successful candidate will be joining a forward-thinking consultancy with a healthy project pipeline across sectors including residential, commercial, distribution, and technology, including data centres. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading and managing the design of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. You'll take technical ownership of schemes and support the wider team in delivering high-quality, efficient, and compliant design solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and coordination of highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects
  
• Producing detailed designs, calculations, and technical drawings
  
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports
  
• Managing budgets, programmes, and project delivery
  
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
  
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
  
• Contributing to fee proposals and commercial management
  

About You

We're looking for a capable and confident engineer who can combine technical expertise with leadership and client-facing skills.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  
• Around 6-10 years' experience in civil infrastructure design within a consultancy environment
  
• Ideally Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards Chartership
  
• Strong understanding of S278, S38, S104, and S106 agreements
  
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage (or InfoDrainage), and Vehicle Tracking
  
• Experience producing and checking reports, drawings, and calculations
  
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and tools such as Revit, Navisworks, or Infraworks (advantageous)
  
• Excellent communication, organisation, and team leadership skills
  
• Commercial awareness and client relationship management experience
  

What's On Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a consultancy that genuinely values its people and offers career progression, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (up to £65,000)
  
• Private medical insurance for employees and family members
  
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  
• Additional day off for your birthday
  
• Life assurance and health cash plan
  
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
  
• Annual professional membership fees paid
  
• Comprehensive training, CPD, and Chartership support
  
• Hybrid and flexible working options
  

If you're an experienced Civil Engineer seeking to take the next step in your career with a respected consultancy that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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.