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Senior Civil Engineer

Job reference

202910_1773340562

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£55000 - £65000 per annum + benefits

Location

London

Industry sector

Engineering

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

12/03/2026

Closing date

02/04/2026

Senior Civil Engineer - Highways & Drainage

Location: London

Company: Leading Design Consultancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a well-established design consultancy in London. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects, delivering high-quality highways and drainage designs for residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.

You will join a collaborative and technically strong team, contributing to projects from concept through to construction while helping to mentor junior engineers and support the continued growth of the team.

The Role of Senior Civil Engineer;

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead the design and coordination of development infrastructure, with a focus on highways and drainage. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and local authorities to deliver practical and innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities of this Senior Civil Engineer role;

* Design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure for development projects

* Preparation of drainage strategies and detailed drainage designs

* Design of adoptable highways in accordance with Section 38 and Section 278 agreements

* Preparation of technical reports, design calculations, and project documentation

* Liaison with clients, architects, local authorities, and other stakeholders

* Use of industry-standard software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

* Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team

About You

* Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

* Working towards or already Chartered (ICE)

* Strong experience in highways and drainage design within a consultancy environment

* Good understanding of UK design standards and approvals processes

* Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

* Competitive salary

* Comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options

* Generous annual leave and wellbeing support

* Professional development and chartership support

* Clear opportunities for career progression

* A collaborative and supportive consultancy environment

Location

The role is based in our London office, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you'll work on impactful infrastructure projects while developing your career in a supportive and progressive environment.