Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in London seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead projects in drainage and non-infrastructure design. The role involves managing a team, overseeing engineering projects, and preparing technical documents. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have extensive consultancy experience, particularly in water-based design. The company offers a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Status or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in design within a UK consultancy.
• Experience with water-based non-infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in using software like Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of engineering projects.
• Lead a team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Prepare and check technical documents.
• Build relations with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD291125F

Location: London

Salary: £40,0000 – £50,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a driven, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as a market-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a talented, enthusiastic Senior Civil Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to lead a team as they deliver an array of challenging projects. You will be responsible for leading a passionate team of design engineers, based in the richly-cultural, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with the skills and experience you bring to the role)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with substantial career progression opportunities
• Delivery of a wide range of engineering projects across the local region and beyond
• Contributing to the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Delivering an exciting range of projects and developments
• Leading a team of Civil Engineering professionals, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop
• Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, delivering them to the highest of standards within agreed timescales and budgets
• Leading the delivery of a number of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Building and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing and checking technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Delivering business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
• Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body, or proactively working to attain this
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, water treatment plants, etc.)
• Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of preparing technical documents
• Prior experience of leading projects and/or teams
• Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Good organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.