Senior Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer based in London to lead projects in highway design and drainage systems. This role involves delivering high-quality infrastructure projects while working in a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will be degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, possess chartered status, and have a strong background in drainage design and flood risk assessments. Flexible working options and a supportive culture are also provided.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE or equivalent preferred).
• Proven experience in highway design (including DMRB, Manual for Streets, or local authority standards).
• Strong background in drainage design, with working knowledge of SuDS and FRAs.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering the design of highways and road infrastructure for major developments.
• Preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage statements.
• Mentoring junior engineers and overseeing project delivery to the highest standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

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Senior Civil Engineer, London (City of London)

Client: Skilled Careers

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 3

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: London

Employment Type: Full-time

I am looking to speak with experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead and deliver projects across highway design and drainage systems, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, enjoy working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, and are ready to take the next step in your career, I would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and delivering the design of highways and road infrastructure for major developments
• Developing and reviewing drainage strategies, including SuDS and foul water drainage
• Preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage statements
• Liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and overseeing project delivery to the highest standards

What I am looking for

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE or equivalent preferred)

Proven experience in highway design (including DMRB, Manual for Streets, or local authority standards)

Strong background in drainage design, with working knowledge of SuDS and FRAs

Proficient in design software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and others

Confident communicator, problem-solver, and team player

• Work on exciting and impactful infrastructure projects
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and inclusive team culture