Senior Civil Engineer: Drainage & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead drainage and infrastructure projects in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves managing projects, preparing Flood Risk Assessments, and delivering technical approvals. Suitable candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant UK consultancy experience. The position offers a clear path to Principal level, hybrid working opportunities, and the chance to impact meaningful projects in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Clear progression towards Principal level

Hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Strong UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure.
• Comfortable managing projects and client relationships.
• Working towards Chartership or already Chartered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning.
• Deliver S104, S38 and S278 technical approvals.
• Produce designs using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities, and internal teams.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Drainage and infrastructure design

Flood Risk Assessments

AutoCAD

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead drainage and infrastructure projects in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves managing projects, preparing Flood Risk Assessments, and delivering technical approvals. Suitable candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant UK consultancy experience. The position offers a clear path to Principal level, hybrid working opportunities, and the chance to impact meaningful projects in a supportive team environment.