Senior Civil Engineer - CRE

Affordable Houses Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Civil Engineer in London. The role focuses on civil design, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client requirements. Responsibilities include leading designs, managing teams, and coordinating with various disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, professional registration, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer Registration with the Engineering Council (UK).
• Experience in project and team management within UK consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the nominated Contractor’s Responsible Engineer Design (CRE-D).
• Prepare and manage civil/structural engineering drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design deliverables meet standards.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Technical qualifications at degree level (BEng/MEng)

Job description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering, and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years of experience and a team of 20,500 employees in over 120 countries. Joining our Group means sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we're proud to deliver iconic projects that connect people, protect the environment, and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to solve complex challenges—delivering climate-responsible growth that benefits communities, industry, and the planet.

Egis Transport Solutions, a business unit of the Egis Group, consolidates expertise in guided urban transport and heavy rail: systems, automation, rolling stock, safety, equipment, civil engineering, and the environment.

The role is based in our London office.

About the Role

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for the technical output of Civil design as a nominated contractor’s Responsible Engineer Design (CRE-D). It involves developing civil/structural solutions from feasibility through to construction documentation, and coordinating with other disciplines during design development.

The role requires ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards, client requirements, legislation, company standards, and procedures.

This is a client-facing position, acting as a key interface during bid stages and contract execution.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as the nominated Contractor’s Responsible Engineer Design (CRE-D) for Civil/Structural Engineering design.
2. Lead and prepare designs in accordance with Eurocodes and NR standards across projects ranging from GRIP 1 to GRIP 5 / RIBA 2 to 5.
3. Prepare and manage civil/structural engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and documentation to Network Rail standards and building regulations.
4. Coordinate engineering activities to produce affordable civil/structural schemes that meet programme, safety, and environmental requirements.
5. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design deliverables meet standards and regulations.
6. Manage resources, including junior engineers and CAD technicians, to complete deliverables.
7. Monitor projects to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and procedures.
8. Implement systems to maintain a cost-effective, high-quality, safe, and environmentally responsible approach to design and construction.
9. Support the growth of the EPCM team through recruitment and mentoring of junior engineers.

What do we need from you

Essential:

1. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
2. Professional Engineer Registration with the Engineering Council (UK) and membership with an appropriate professional institution.
3. Technical qualifications at degree level (BEng/MEng).
4. Experience in project and team management within UK consultancy, client, or contractor organisations.
5. Strong understanding of Eurocode, Network Rail, and associated rail standards and regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR).
6. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
7. Strong engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
8. Valid CITB CSCS scheme card.
9. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

1. DPE / CEM / CRE-D experience.

Note: You must have the right to work in the UK.