Senior Civil Engineer (Infrastructure)

Strata Construction Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multi-disciplinary design consultancy seeks to expand their Flood Risk & Drainage Team in Central London. The successful candidate will manage projects encompassing highway design and drainage strategies, providing client support and oversight while ensuring timely project delivery within budget. This role offers professional development opportunities and a commitment to work-life balance, perfect for those nearing Chartership in civil engineering.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing packages

Flexible working hours

Extensive professional development opportunities

Chartership program

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience or nearing Chartership with substantial responsibility.
• Knowledge of climate change and sustainability guidance.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of concept studies and strategies for planning applications.
• Manage multiple multidisciplinary project/client accounts simultaneously.
• Engage in client interactions and ensure projects meet technical standards.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage strategy

Flood risk assessment

Utility design

Stakeholder management

Client liaison

Project management

Education

Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

PDS

Job description

Our client is a global multi-disciplinary design consultancy looking to expand their Flood Risk & Drainage Team in their Central London head office.

They have offices worldwide and are committed to a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. They work with public and private sector land promoters, house builders, developers, signature architects, government, and local authorities. Their multidisciplinary services include:

• Civil engineering, highways design, and earthworks strategies
• Utilities, energy planning, and coordination
• Drainage, flood risk, and SuDS
• Site appraisal, due diligence, and strategic planning advice

The Role:

• Supporting the delivery of concept studies and strategies through hands-on design, leading to planning applications, technical approvals, and construction drawings
• Contributing to various development projects across sectors and clients
• Managing multiple multidisciplinary project/client accounts simultaneously
• Providing guidance and support to a team of experienced and developing technical staff
• Engaging in high-profile client interactions, stakeholder management, and design team liaison
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical and legal standards

What You Need to Succeed:

• Experience in highway design, drainage strategy, flood risk assessment, utility design, and knowledge of the development industry
• Understanding of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, and construction design stages
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, calculations, and drawings
• Knowledge of relevant design codes and experience preparing contract documents and approvals
• Awareness of climate change and sustainability guidance
• Proficiency with relevant software such as InfoDrainage, Civils 3D, or PDS
• Experience liaising with clients, authorities, and design teams to obtain approvals and statutory agreements
• Knowledge of legal, planning, design, and contractual processes related to development projects
• Postgraduate experience or nearing Chartership, with substantial professional responsibility

What's on Offer:

• Work-life balance
• Health & Wellbeing packages
• Flexible working hours
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Chartership program