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Permanent

Senior Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting
Didcot
money-bag £45000 - £55000/annum
Posted: 03 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Ref: 225563558

Senior Civil Engineer - Didcot

Location: Didcot
Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 DOE
Type: Full-Time | Permanent



The Opportunity

An experienced Civil Engineer is sought to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, taking ownership of civil engineering projects and playing a key role within their growing civil team.

The role offers the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, taking projects from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and technical approvals.



The Role

You will take a lead role in the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes, working closely with clients, local authorities, water companies and wider multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes
  • Preparing drainage strategies and Flood Risk Assessments
  • Working on S104, S38 and S278 agreements
  • Producing detailed civil engineering design packages
  • Coordinating with clients, authorities and water companies
  • Managing programmes and technical deliverables
  • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
  • Contributing to the continued growth of the civil engineering team


What We''re Looking For

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure design
  • Experience working on development-led projects
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage
  • Good understanding of UK drainage and infrastructure standards
  • Strong project and client management skills
  • Working towards or already achieving Chartered Engineer status


Why Apply?

  • -45,000 - -55,000 salary DOE
  • Genuine project ownership and responsibility
  • Exposure to a varied portfolio of development projects
  • Strong client and multidisciplinary team involvement
  • Support towards Chartership and professional development
  • Training and career progression
  • Flexible working
  • Supportive and technically focused team
  • Competitive pension and holiday package

If you''re a Senior Civil Engineer looking for greater responsibility, varied development projects and a clear opportunity to progress, this could be a strong next step.

For a confidential conversation, contact Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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