Senior Civil Engineer

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Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage, Flood Risk & Highways (S278)

London | Permanent | Top-Tier Engineering Consultancy

We are working in partnership with a leading, award-winning engineering consultancy to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer into their highly regarded London infrastructure team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-tier, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile urban regeneration, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take a leading technical role in the design and delivery of:

Surface & foul water drainage systems (SuDS, detailed design, approvals)

Flood Risk Assessments & drainage strategies

Highways design (S278, S38, S104 agreements)

External works & levels strategy

Section 106 & planning support

You’ll manage projects from concept through to detailed design and construction, liaising closely with clients, local authorities, architects, and contractors.

This role offers clear progression toward Principal/Associate level within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead drainage and highways design on complex development projects

Produce and review detailed design drawings and calculations

Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies

Coordinate S278 and S38 submissions with local authorities

Mentor and support junior engineers

Attend client meetings and represent the business technically

Contribute to fee proposals and project programming

About You

We’re looking for a technically strong, commercially aware engineer with:

6+ years’ UK consultancy experience

Strong drainage and flood risk design expertise

Proven experience delivering S278 highways schemes

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Experience liaising with London Boroughs and approval bodies

Working toward (or already achieved) Chartership (ICE or similar)

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Hybrid working (London office + flexible home working)

Private healthcare & enhanced pension

Clear progression framework

Exposure to landmark London schemes

Support toward Chartership

Why This Consultancy?

This is a genuine market leader with:

Strong financial stability

A collaborative, non-hierarchical culture

A robust project pipeline across London & the South East

A reputation for technical excellence

They are known for retaining and developing top talent, offering real autonomy and career progression.

If you’re a Senior Civil Engineer looking to step into a highly visible role within a prestigious consultancy, I’d be delighted to discuss this opportunity confidentially.