Senior Civil Engineer in London)

Penguin Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in London seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee design projects and lead a talented team. The successful candidate will have extensive consultancy experience, a strong background in residential projects, and the opportunity for professional growth through ongoing development and compelling benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Access to innovative projects

Qualifications

• Extensive consultancy experience with a focus on UK residential projects.
• Experience overseeing all stages of design projects.
• Good knowledge of relevant industry standards and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of design projects from inception to delivery.
• Prepare fee proposals and tenders based on experience.
• Lead team on drainage design and relevant plans.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Membership of a Professional Body or working towards it

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

WinDes

Job description

My client, a large, diverse Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their accomplished team of expert engineers, based in the lively, diverse Capital City of London.

Essential Criteria:

* Extensive experience in consultancy, across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on UK residential projects

* Familiarity and experience with the relevant industry standard and Section Agreements, including S104, S278, etc.

* Experience of working with a range of clients across the public and private sectors, and a good commercial awareness

* Good working knowledge of a range of relevant software packages, including AutoCAD, Civils 3D, WinDes, etc.

* Demonstrable experience of having delivered a range of projects, from inception through to successful delivery

It would also be beneficial for applicants for the role of Senior Civil Engineer to possess the following:

- Chartered Membership of a recognised Professional Body (or proactively working to attain Chartered Status)

- Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

- Experience of working on a range of housing projects

In the varied role of Senior Civil Engineer, you will join an expert team of engineers and designers in their respective fields. You will be encouraged to develop your repertoire of skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The role will involve several responsibilities, including:

- Overseeing a range of design projects at all stages, from inception through to delivery

- Preparation of fee proposals and tenders, drawing upon technical and commercial experience

- Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Scoping Reports, and Drainage Strategies, as well as overseeing their completion by other colleagues

- Leading your team in the production of conceptual drainage design (incorporating SuDS techniques) and the creation of relevant drainage plans, as well as adoptable roads and highways

- Reviewing a number of reports, calculations, and drawings

- Providing practical risk mitigation, recommendations, and commercial advice to clients

As Senior Civil Engineer, you will have access to a multitude of company benefits, including the following:

* A competitive basic salary, and enrolment in the company pension scheme

* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

* Access to a number of interesting, innovative projects

* Autonomy to take the lead in a number of projects, as well as overseeing a team responsible for their delivery

* Fantastic career progression opportunities

Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other available vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.