Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

33 days holiday

Salary exchange pension

Cycle to Work

EV leasing

1 charitable works day off

Free flu jab

Job summary

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd in Central London is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead Civil and Structural projects. You will manage delivery, coordinate with clients and design teams, and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary office.

The role offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus a benefits package and hybrid working. Applicants should have UK civil engineering experience, degree, and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (desirable).
• Working towards chartership with ICE or similar approved body.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects, delivery, and quality autonomously.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, technicians and external parties.
• Capable of working with own initiative to provide engineering and management solutions.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Civil Engineering design on assigned projects.
• Maintain and improve quality and efficiency of the department's design work.
• Supervise junior engineering staff and support their development.
• Act as lead consultant, representing Civil on projects and at client meetings.
• Coordinate with highways/roads, water, statutory and local authorities for approvals.
• Prepare sketches, diagrams, and drawings to communicate Civil concepts.
• Attend internal and external reviews and meetings with clients and design teams.
• Prepare civil engineering reports with input from principal engineers.
• Conduct site visits during construction phases and report findings.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Coordination across disciplines

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3d

Bluebeam

Revit

InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Central London

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 + package

Our London office is situated in the heart of the bustling city centre, with panoramic views of the castle, gardens of the streets below.

The office is always alive with activity as it houses a 65-strong team consisting of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and support teams.

The office s open plan kitchen and staff break out area often plays host to our team s socialising time, whether it s over a morning coffee, lunch or after work unwind.

About Us:

The company are a renowned engineering consultancy, dedicated to delivering high-quality Civil and Structural Engineering solutions.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join our team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead projects, manage junior staff, and contribute to innovative engineering designs.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management and Delivery:

• Lead and manage the Civil Engineering design on assigned projects.
• Maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of the department's design work.
• Supervise junior engineering staff, providing guidance and supporting their professional development.

Client and Team Collaboration:

• Act as the lead consultant on projects, providing Civil representation and input at key stages.
• Ensure Civil requirements are communicated and delivered within the company.
• Represent the company through direct contact with clients and other design team members.

Technical Development:

• Develop Civil Engineering designs autonomously, with oversight from senior staff.
• Prepare sketches, diagrams, and drawings to communicate Civil engineering concepts.
• Attend internal and external reviews and meetings with clients and design team members.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate:

• Experience in highway/road design, drainage strategy and knowledge of flood risk assessment, with a strong understanding of the development industry in the UK.
• Experience in producing infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards such as UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Designing Streets, and Local Authority Design Guidance, with experience in preparing drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• Awareness of current and emerging technical and planning guidance related to climate change and sustainability
• Experience liaising with clients, co-professionals, and design teams, and able to coordinate with highways/roads, water, statutory, and local authorities to secure the necessary technical approvals and statutory agreements for development projects.
• Knowledge of relevant processes, planning, design software, technical consents, adoption, and contract procedures related to sewers, SuDS, roads, for new developments and regeneration projects.
• Experience of liaising with Local Authorities to manage the Road Construction Consent (RCC) process for new developments.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Liaise with other disciplines to coordinate designs.
• Prepare civil engineering reports with input from principal engineers.
• Prepare designs that consider and reduce hazards and risks.
• Conduct site visits during construction phases and report on findings.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to company quality, environment, and H&S accredited standards.
• Ensure all work is reviewed and approved by a Principal Engineer before documentation issuance.
• Assist with managing and distributing workload for early-career professionals, ensuring adherence to QA procedures

Software Proficiency:

• Utilise and develop understanding of necessary design software, including AutoCAD, Civil3d, Bluebeam, Revit, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, and MS Office. (Or alternative similar software).
• Develop the abilities of Graduate and Apprentice Engineers in using software packages.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree qualified (Bachelor s/Master s) in Civil Engineering (desirable).
• Working towards chartership with ICE or similar approved body.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects, delivery, and quality autonomously.
• Strong client-facing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, technicians, and external parties.
• Capable of working with own initiative to provide solutions to engineering and management challenges.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (advantageous but not required).
• Willingness to travel for meetings and projects, with occasional overnight stays.

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday, inc publics and time between Christmas and New Year
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 1 week)
• Long service holiday (1 day extra after year 6-10 giving a week extra in total after 10 years' service)
• Salary exchange pension with Aviva HH currently 5% and EE 3% min
• Pay for 1 professional membership per year
• Cycle to Work
• EV leasing
• Enhanced Mat/Pat etc (after 18 months service)
• DIS 3x salary
• 1 charitable works day off per year
• Free flu jab
• Hybrid working policy

We offer an industry-leading environment of engineering experts and the chance to work on a huge range of projects and sectors throughout the UK.