Senior Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their London office. This role offers a salary up to £58k and flexible working arrangements. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, contract document preparation, project management, and site supervision. Candidates should have over 5 years' experience in a UK consultancy, knowledge of British Standards, and experience with AutoCAD. Excellent career progression opportunities exist.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Company pension (3% employee, 5% employer)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within a UK consultancy.
• Working towards chartership.
• Detailed design experience in drainage and residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Manage projects and supervise sites.

Skills

Experience in UK consultancy

Excellent knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes

Experience using AutoCAD

Experience using MicroDrainage

Driving licence

Education

MEng, BEng, or BSc

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer position in our London (Zone 1) office with excellent transport links. The office is within a 10-minute walk of Old Street, Barbican, and Farringdon stations, offering access to Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Elizabeth Line, and Thameslink services for fast, no-change connections across London and beyond. The role offers a salary up to £58k (depending on experience) with flexible and hybrid working, enhanced Pension, Bonus, and flexible benefits.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility studies
• Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements
• Preparation of contract documents, procurement of contractors and site supervision
• Project management
• Design and detailing of works associated with highways (S278, S38, etc.) and drainage agreements
• Attending client meetings
• Design and site supervision of highway maintenance schemes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within a UK consultancy
• Working towards chartership
• Excellent knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes
• MEng, BEng, or BSc
• Detailed design experience in drainage and residential projects
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage
• Experience writing reports such as Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements
• Experience designing foul and surface water drainage and performing vehicle swept path assessments using AutoTrack
• Experience using ground modelling software for horizontal/vertical alignment and earthworks
• Experience negotiating with highway authorities, drainage authorities and the Environment Agency
• Driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Salary DOE
• Paid membership fees
• Flexible benefits package
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance)
• Company pension (3% employee, 5% employer)
• Enhanced family policies
• Great career opportunity to progress to Principal or Associate level