Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected private consultancy in Sevenoaks is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with over 6 years' experience in UK consultancy. The role involves leading infrastructure design projects and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, a strong background in highways and drainage design, and experience with software such as Civils 3D and MicroDrainage. This position also offers a clear route toward Chartership and further career development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' UK consultancy design experience.
• Strong experience in highways and drainage.
• Experience in securing statutory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure design packages from concept to construction.
• Manage S38, S278 and S104 submissions.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Ownership

Education

Degree or Masters in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Sevenoaks

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer with six or more years' UK consultancy experience ready to take true technical ownership and lead from the front? This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer who wants project leadership, mentoring responsibility and a clear route toward Chartership within a respected private consultancy.

You will be joining a well-established engineering practice delivering commercial, retail and residential development projects across the South East. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers autonomy, influence and the chance to act as a technical authority while supporting the growth of junior engineers within a collaborative team.

The role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead infrastructure design packages from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading highways and drainage design for adoptable and private infrastructure
• Managing S38, S278 and S104 submissions and statutory approvals
• Acting as technical checker and expert user of Civils 3D and MicroDrainage
• Liaising with local authorities, water companies and project stakeholders
• Mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
• Supporting project delivery to programme and budget

About you

This role suits a confident Senior Civil Engineer ready to lead.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or Masters in Civil Engineering
• At least 6 years' UK consultancy design experience
• Strong experience in highways and foul and surface water drainage
• Proven use of Civils 3D and MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow
• Experience securing statutory approvalsStrong communication and leadership skills

Eligibility to Apply

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

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