Senior Civil Engineer

CEN Resources; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their London office. You will lead civil designs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to developments across Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and more. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience in drainage and infrastructure design. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE.
• Experience in utilities coordination and drainage.
• Strong understanding of flood risk assessment and SuDS.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design delivery across multiple projects.
• Develop and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Undertake infrastructure design including drainage and earthworks.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Design

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Overview

CEN Resources are partnering with a well-known UK-based engineering consultancy to hire a Senior Civil Engineer for their London office. The role requires delivering civil designs, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the development of the Civil & Structural department within a diverse team working across Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Process, Power Networks, Transportation, and Water sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design delivery across multiple projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality criteria are met.
• Develop and mentor junior engineers and technicians in technical design and BIM software integration.
• Undertake infrastructure design, including earthworks, drainage, pavement design, and 3D underground service coordination.
• Provide technical review of subcontractor and supplier drawings for compliance with design intent.
• Promote innovation and sustainability in civil engineering solutions.
• Represent the client in external meetings and site visits as required.

Requirements

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (minimum).
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with ICE.
• Experience in utilities coordination, below‑ground drainage, pavements, hard standings and earthworks.
• Technical expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Strong understanding of drainage network design, flood risk assessment, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Ability to mentor, train, and support junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• The successful applicant must be able to work in the UK without Visa sponsorship.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering, Design, and Consulting
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Architectural and Structural Metal Manufacturing, and Construction