Senior Civil Engineer

OverviewOur client, a nationwide Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy, is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer in their London office (Zone 1). The location offers exceptional transport links: within a 10-minute walk you’ll find Old Street, Barbican, and Farringdon stations, with direct access to Northern, Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Elizabeth Line, and Thameslink services, providing fast, no-change connections across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Sussex, Heathrow, and beyond to Reading or Brighton.

The Senior Civil Engineer will have experience in drainage and residential projects. Salary up to £58k (potentially higher for more senior candidates), with flexible and hybrid working, enhanced Pension, Bonus, and flexible benefits on top. The role offers development potential as the company grows across all offices, with a clear line to Principal and Associate positions.

Responsibilities

Feasibility studies.

Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.

Preparation of contract documents, procurement of contractors, and site supervision.

Project management.

Design and detailing of works associated with highway (S.278, S.38, etc.) and drainage agreements.

Attending client meetings.

Design and site supervision of highway maintenance schemes.

Qualifications

MEng, BEng, or BSc working towards Chartered status.

Detailed design experience in drainage and residential projects.

Experience using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage.

Experience writing reports such as Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.

Experience designing foul and surface water drainage and carrying out vehicle swept path assessments using AutoTrack.

Experience using ground modelling software for horizontal/vertical alignment, earthworks, etc.

Experience negotiating with highway authorities, drainage authorities, and Environment Agency.

Driving Licence.

Salary and Benefits

Salary DOE (up to £58k, with potential for more for senior candidates).

Paid membership fees.

Flexible benefits package.

25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays.

Bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance).

Company pension: 3% Employee, 5% Employer.

Enhanced family policies.

Great career opportunity to progress to Principal or Associate level.

AdditionalDriving licence required. This recruitment is carried out by Bennett and Game Recruitment, a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of ..... full job details .....