Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead drainage and infrastructure projects in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves managing projects, preparing Flood Risk Assessments, and delivering technical approvals. Suitable candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant UK consultancy experience. The position offers a clear path to Principal level, hybrid working opportunities, and the chance to impact meaningful projects in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Clear progression towards Principal level

Hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Strong UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure.
• Comfortable managing projects and client relationships.
• Working towards Chartership or already Chartered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning.
• Deliver S104, S38 and S278 technical approvals.
• Produce designs using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities, and internal teams.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Drainage and infrastructure design

Flood Risk Assessments

AutoCAD

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead

New year, new opportunity. If you are a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take greater ownership of drainage and infrastructure projects, this is a chance to step into a visible, influential role within a growing civil engineering team in Hemel Hempstead.

This Senior Civil Engineer position sits within a well-established, environmentally focused multi-disciplinary consultancy strengthening its civil engineering capability. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead drainage-led infrastructure designs, contribute to Flood Risk Assessments, and support sustainable development projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning
• Deliver S104, S38 and S278 technical approvals
• Produce designs using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities, and internal teams
• Support and mentor junior engineers
• Contribute to project programming and technical quality

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Strong UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure
• Confident delivering FRAs, drainage strategies, and approvals
• Comfortable managing projects and client relationships
• Working towards Chartership or already Chartered

Why Apply

• New job, new year opportunity with real influence
• Clear progression toward Principal level
• Hybrid working and supportive team culture
• Technically strong, environmentally driven project portfolio

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.