Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to own drainage and infrastructure design within a growing, environmentally focused consultancy.

You will lead Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and S104 designs, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting client relations across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

Based in Hemel Hempstead, the role pays £45,000–£56,000 with benefits, reflecting experience and contribution to project success.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with UK consultancy experience.
• Proven background in drainage, SuDS and development infrastructure.
• Skilled in AutoCAD and drainage software such as InfoDrainage.
• Ambitious leader ready to guide a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and civil infrastructure design from feasibility through to technical approval.
• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Deliver adoptable and private drainage designs to S104 standards.
• Support levels, earthworks and infrastructure layouts.
• Liaise with local authorities, water companies and planning teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to project programming, quality and client management.

Skills

Drainage design

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Job description

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: £45,000 to £56,000 plus benefits

New year, new job and a genuine opportunity to step into a Senior Civil Engineer role where you will take technical ownership, lead drainage and infrastructure design, and play a key part in developing a growing civil engineering team.

This Senior Civil Engineer position is based in Hemel Hempstead and forms part of an established, environmentally focused multidisciplinary consultancy delivering residential, commercial and mixed use developments across the South East and wider UK. You will work closely with planners, environmental specialists and project teams, giving you full exposure to the complete development lifecycle.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and detailed S104 designs, while supporting the technical development of junior engineers and strengthening client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and civil infrastructure design from feasibility through to technical approval
• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Deliver adoptable and private drainage designs to S104 standards
• Support levels, earthworks and infrastructure layouts
• Liaise with local authorities, water companies and planning teams
• Check and mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Contribute to project programming, quality and client management

About You

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer with strong UK consultancy experience
• Proven background in drainage, SuDS and development infrastructure
• Confident using AutoCAD and drainage software such as InfoDrainage
• Ambitious Senior Civil Engineer ready to lead and progress

Eligibility to Apply

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