Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage & Infrastructure Lead

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to own drainage and infrastructure design within a growing, environmentally focused consultancy.

You will lead Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and S104 designs, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting client relations across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

Based in Hemel Hempstead, the role pays £45,000–£56,000 with benefits, reflecting experience and contribution to project success.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with UK consultancy experience.
• Proven background in drainage, SuDS and development infrastructure.
• Skilled in AutoCAD and drainage software such as InfoDrainage.
• Ambitious leader ready to guide a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage and civil infrastructure design from feasibility through to technical approval.
• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Deliver adoptable and private drainage designs to S104 standards.
• Support levels, earthworks and infrastructure layouts.
• Liaise with local authorities, water companies and planning teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to project programming, quality and client management.

Skills

Drainage design

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to own drainage and infrastructure design within a growing, environmentally focused consultancy.

You will lead Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and S104 designs, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting client relations across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

Based in Hemel Hempstead, the role pays £45,000–£56,000 with benefits, reflecting experience and contribution to project success.