Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage and Highways

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in London to lead drainage and highways design across a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes. You will take ownership of projects, delivering detailed drawings, specifications and hydraulic modelling while coordinating with transport planners, developers and authorities.

The role requires strong drainage expertise, a degree in civil engineering, and the ability to manage multiple projects across a consultancy

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years’ experience in civil engineering consultancy.
• Strong drainage design experience for development projects.
• Good understanding of SuDS, attenuation and drainage strategies.
• Experience with drainage design/modelling software.
• Working knowledge of UK drainage and highway standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design projects from concept through detailed design.
• Prepare drainage strategies for residential, commercial and mixed‑use developments.
• Design surface water and foul drainage systems.
• Incorporate SuDS, attenuation and storage solutions.
• Produce drainage calculations and hydraulic modelling.
• Develop highways and infrastructure designs alongside drainage teams.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, developers, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support planning and technical approvals processes.
• Review designs and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Manage your projects, workload and deadlines.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways design

Project management

Civil engineering

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Drainage software

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage and Highways

Permanent position in Central London, offering an annual salary between £55,000 and £70,000.

This role involves taking ownership of technical designs across a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes.

The successful candidate will focus on drainage and highway design, collaborating with transport planners and developers.

Key responsibilities include producing detailed engineering drawings and specifications, managing project delivery, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Applicants should possess substantial experience in drainage and highways, with strong technical proficiency and the ability to manage multiple projects.

This position offers a chance to contribute to significant built-Environment projects within a growing consultancy.

Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage and Highways London | Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Opportunity

A growing and highly regarded transport and infrastructure consultancy is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their London team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong drainage background who wants to work on a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, with exposure to both drainage and highways design.

The role would suit someone who enjoys the technical side of civil engineering and wants to take ownership of projects while working closely with transport planners, engineers, developers and other built-Environment professionals.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of drainage design projects from concept through to detailed design
• Preparing drainage strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
• Designing surface water and foul drainage systems
• Designing and incorporating SuDS, attenuation and storage solutions
• Producing drainage calculations and hydraulic modelling
• Developing highways and infrastructure designs alongside drainage
• Preparing technical drawings and specifications
• Liaising with clients, developers, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Supporting planning and technical approval processes
• Reviewing designs and providing technical guidance to junior engineers
• Managing your own projects, workload and deadlines
• Working collaboratively with the wider transport and infrastructure team

About You

We’re looking for a Civil Engineer with solid consultancy experience and a strong technical understanding of drainage design. You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Several years’ experience working within civil engineering consultancy
• Strong experience in drainage design, particularly for development projects
• Good understanding of SuDS, attenuation and drainage strategies
• Experience with relevant drainage design/modelling software
• Working knowledge of highways design and infrastructure
• Strong understanding of UK drainage and highway standards
• Excellent communication and technical skills
• The ability to manage projects and work independently

Experience working towards or holding ICE/CIHT/CEng accreditation would be advantageous.

Why Join£

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking consultancy operating across transport planning, highways and civil engineering, giving you the opportunity to work alongside specialists across multiple disciplines.

The business works on a broad range of development and infrastructure projects, providing engineers with exposure to technically interesting schemes and the opportunity to develop their career within a collaborative environment.

For someone with a drainage-first background who also enjoys highways and wants to take the next step in their career, this offers the chance to take genuine ownership of projects rather than simply working on one small part of the design process.