Senior Civil Engineer

Alexander Associates; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design delivery on commercial, industrial and data-centre projects. You will drive feasibility studies, produce detailed civil designs and specifications, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, strong consultancy experience in civil design, and proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD, with knowledge of UK standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Strong consultancy experience in civil design is essential.
• Knowledge of UK standards and drainage modelling tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil designs, calculations and specifications.
• Design highways, drainage (SuDS, foul, surface water), earthworks and utilities.
• Prepare drawings, reports and planning documentation.
• Undertake feasibility studies and site appraisals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, authorities and stakeholders.
• Support construction‑stage queries and site visits.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.

Skills

Civil design consultancy

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Drainage modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Commercial sector experience

Industrial sector experience

Data-centre sector experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Ready to take the lead on exciting civil engineering projects? In this role, you'll drive design delivery, solve complex engineering challenges and help shape developments across commercial, industrial and data-centre sectors. With opportunities to mentor others and take ownership of projects from feasibility through to construction, this is a great next step for an experienced Civil Engineer looking to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil designs, calculations and specifications.
• Design highways, drainage (SuDS, foul, surface water), earthworks and utilities.
• Prepare drawings, reports and planning documentation.
• Undertake feasibility studies and site appraisals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, authorities and stakeholders.
• Support construction‑stage queries and site visits.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong consultancy experience in civil design.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD and drainage modelling tools.
• Knowledge of UK standards (DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, SuDS Manual).
• Strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience across commercial, industrial or data‑centre projects