Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure - London

RGB Network; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. In this hybrid role, you will work on major residential and commercial developments across the UK, ensuring high-quality design while collaborating with other specialists. The ideal candidate has a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering, 4-10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in infrastructure design tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mentorship and technical progression

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 4-10 years' experience in development infrastructure design, preferably residential.
• Proficient in relevant software and knowledge of sector regulations.
• Experience with technical approvals for civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in delivering infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate drainage, highways, and earthworks designs.
• Prepare technical drawings and reports for approvals.
• Conduct due diligence for land acquisitions.
• Collaborate with junior engineers for quality assurance.

Skills

MicroDrainage/Flow

AutoCAD

Civils 3D / Site 3D

Drainage design

Highways design

Earthworks design

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Problem-solving

Education

BEng/BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer - Development Infrastructure | London (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE) • Location: London - Hybrid (office-based with flexible WFH options) • Permanent | Full Time

We're seeking a Senior / Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing civil engineering consultancy in their London office. You'll be part of an established Infrastructure team delivering high-quality designs for major residential, commercial, industrial and energy projects across the UK. Projects range from small strategic sites to developments of several thousand homes, and include design elements such as access, highways, drainage, earthworks and levels. You'll collaborate closely with Transport Planning and Flood Risk specialists, seeing schemes through from feasibility to construction.

What You'll Do

• Support senior and principal engineers in delivering a wide range of infrastructure design projects.
• Undertake and coordinate drainage, highways and earthworks designs using MicroDrainage/Flow, AutoCAD, and Civils 3D / Site 3D.
• Prepare drawings, calculations and reports for S104, S38, and S278 technical approvals.
• Assist with concept and detailed design of drainage and levels strategies, Flood Risk Assessments, and utilities statements.
• Carry out due diligence reviews to support land acquisitions.
• Work collaboratively with junior engineers, checking and reviewing drawings to maintain high technical standards.
• Ensure work is delivered to programme, budget, and quality requirements.

What You'll Bring

• BEng/BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
• 4-10 years' experience in development infrastructure design (residential experience preferred).
• Proficient in MicroDrainage/Flow and AutoCAD (Civils 3D / Site 3D desirable).
• Working knowledge of Sewer Sector Guidance, Building Regulations, DMRB, and CIRIA C753 (SuDS Manual).
• Experience preparing or supporting technical approvals for S104, S38, and S278.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on major UK residential and mixed-use developments.
• Join a supportive, growing team with mentorship and technical progression built in.
• Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office / 2 remote.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with clear career development pathways to Principal level