Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/12/2025
Closing date
04/01/2026
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1312N25
Location: London
Salary: £45,0000 - £55,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, fast-growing Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a skilled, experienced Senior Civil Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of an array of challenging projects. You will be responsible for leading a bright new team of design engineers, based in the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.
Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave package
- Flexible, hybrid working opportunities
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with substantial career progression opportunities
- Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond
- Proactively contributing to the future of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:
* Delivering on an array of design projects and developments
* Leading a team of Civil Engineers, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop professionally
* Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, delivering them to the highest of standards within agreed budgets and timescales
* Taking the lead on the delivery of a number of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
* Building and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing and checking reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues consistently adhere to best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Delivering business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:
* A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
* Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body, or proactively working to attain this
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy setting
* Demonstrable experience of working with water-based projects
* Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies
* Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Considerable experience of preparing reports and other technical documents
* Prior experience of leading projects and/or teams
* Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
* Good organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:
- A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field
- Specific experience of working with non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
- Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
- Experience of working in a public-facing role
If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.