Senior Civil Engineer – Building Drainage

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a specialist focus on building drainage to join its team on a permanent basis. You will design above and below-ground drainage systems, produce drainage strategies and work across early design to construction delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in building drainage, strong regulatory knowledge (Part H), and experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' relevant experience in building drainage design.
• Strong knowledge of Part H Building Regulations.
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs in a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of foul and surface water drainage.
• Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary building projects.
• Chartered status is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design above and below-ground building drainage systems.
• Produce drainage strategies and detailed designs.
• Coordinate drainage designs with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Support projects from concept through to construction.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.
• Review technical work and support junior engineers.
• Take responsibility for project deliverables and deadlines.

Skills

Building drainage design

Project coordination

Part H regulations

Technical drawings & calculations

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Building Drainage, based in Central London, is a permanent post paying £50,000 to £65,000 per annum, plus benefits. This role suits an engineer whose expertise lies specifically in building drainage, distinguishing it from broader highways or infrastructure positions. The workload spans a varied portfolio of building projects, from early-stage design through to detailed design and construction delivery. Responsibilities centre on designing above and below-ground drainage systems and producing drainage strategies. Candidates should possess strong technical proficiency and a thorough grasp of UK regulations. The consultancy offers a specialist environment where your drainage knowledge drives project outcomes. This position demands a proactive, solution-oriented approach to complex engineering challenges.

Senior Civil Engineer - Building Drainage London | £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join its London team. This is a specialist opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in building drainage, rather than a purely highways or infrastructure-focused Civil Engineer. You’ll work on a varied portfolio of building projects, providing civil engineering solutions from early-stage design through to detailed design and delivery.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing above and below-ground building drainage systems
• Producing drainage strategies and detailed designs
• Working in accordance with Part H of the Building Regulations
• Designing foul, surface water and rainwater systems
• Coordinating drainage designs with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines
• Producing technical drawings, specifications and calculations
• Supporting projects from concept through to construction
• Liaising with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants
• Reviewing technical work and supporting junior engineers
• Taking responsibility for project deliverables and deadlines

About You

We’re looking for an established Senior Engineer who is already operating at Senior level, rather than someone looking for their first step up. You should have:

• 7+ years'' relevant experience
• Strong experience in building drainage design
• Good working knowledge of Part H of the Building Regulations
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of foul and surface water drainage
• Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary building projects
• Strong technical and communication skills
• The ability to manage your own projects and deliverables Chartered status is advantageous but not essential.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected engineering consultancy and work on technically interesting building projects alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.

If you''re an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a genuine building drainage background and want to work on complex, design-led projects in London, we''d be keen to hear from you.