Senior Civil Engineer in Kennington, gb

Energy Jobline ATTB; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Career development

Job summary

GHD in London is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design across water and wastewater projects. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, delivering from concept to construction support within a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days at home).

The role focuses on sustainable and resilient water infrastructure, with opportunities to mentor graduates and engage with major AMP8 programmes in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs for infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater assets and associated design standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of drainage, pipelines, pumping stations and treatment infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and project delivery.
• A passion for developing junior team members and sharing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering design activities across a range of water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Support the development of concept, outline and detailed design solutions.
• Undertake hydraulic and civil infrastructure design associated with treatment and network assets.
• Coordinate design inputs across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support project delivery to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Assist with construction support activities, including design reviews and technical queries.
• Mentor and support the development of graduate and junior engineers.
• Build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil engineering

Water sector knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil EngineerLondon | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) | Water SectorShape the future of UK water infrastructure with GHDThe UK water sector is entering one of the most significant investment periods in decades.

As AMP8 delivery gathers pace, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join GHD's growing Water team, based in London.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions across water and wastewater projects.

You’ll play a key role in the planning, design and delivery of major investment programmes, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and supporting some of the UK's leading water utility clients.The OpportunityAs a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll contribute to projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

You’ll help deliver innovative engineering solutions that improve critical water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the UK. You’ll be involved in a wide range of projects, including:

• Water treatment works
• Wastewater treatment facilities
• Pumping stations
• Pipeline and network infrastructure
• Stormwater management solutions
• Water storage and distribution assets
• Asset refurbishment and upgrade programmes
• Nature-based and sustainable infrastructure solutions

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you’ll collaborate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, structural and environmental specialists to deliver integrated and buildable solutions.

What You’ll Do

Deliver civil engineering design activities across a range of water and wastewater projects.Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.Support the development of concept, outline and detailed design solutions.Undertake hydraulic and civil infrastructure design associated with treatment and network assets.Coordinate design inputs across multidisciplinary project teams.Support project delivery to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.Assist with construction support activities, including design reviews and technical queries.Mentor and support the development of graduate and junior engineers.Build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships.Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and continuous improvement.

About You

We’re looking for someone with approximately 5+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally gained within the UK water sector or a related infrastructure environment.

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs for infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater assets and associated design standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of drainage, pipelines, pumping stations and treatment infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and project delivery.
• A passion for developing junior team members and sharing knowledge.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
• Experience working within UK water sector frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant UK design standards, including Eurocodes and water industry specifications.
• Experience supporting project delivery through design and construction phases.

Why GHD?

At GHD, you’ll join a global team of passionate professionals committed to creating sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant water infrastructure programmes while developing your career within a supportive, collaborative and technically excellent environment.

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options.
• Structured career development and chartership support.
• Access to industry‑leading technical specialists.
• Opportunities to work on major AMP8 and long‑term water sector programmes.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Join Us

If you’re a Senior Civil Engineer looking to further develop your career and play a key role in delivering the next of water infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.