Senior Civil Engineer — Project Lead (UK Drainage)

Carrington West; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the growth of the Bedford office's Civil Engineering department. The role covers senior to associate director level responsibilities across residential and non-residential schemes, liaising with clients and stakeholders to deliver design submissions and project delivery.

You will manage multiple projects, guide junior staff, use CAD tools (Microstation/AutoCAD) and drainage design software, and ensure compliance with planning

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of UK Drainage/Flood Risk and planning standards.
• Knowledge of local authority requirements and client standards.
• Experience with drainage design software and CAD tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on residential and non-residential UK projects for developers and masters.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and council officers; attend meetings.
• Manage workload, deadlines and deliver projects on time.
• Prepare planning submission packs (Outline/Detail/Full) and design submissions (S38/S278/S104).
• Produce groundworks packages for tender/construction and on-plot civils where applicable.
• Oversee feasibility studies, due diligence and planning processes.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of UK Drainage/FM

Client & Local Authority standards

Experience with team management

Project delivery capability

Education

Relevant degree level education desirable

Tools

Microdrainage/Flow

Microstation/AutoCAD

Causeway PDS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the growth of the Bedford office's Civil Engineering department. The role covers senior to associate director level responsibilities across residential and non-residential schemes, liaising with clients and stakeholders to deliver design submissions and project delivery.

You will manage multiple projects, guide junior staff, use CAD tools (Microstation/AutoCAD) and drainage design software, and ensure compliance with planning