Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage & Highway

Cibsejournal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic civil engineering firm in the heart of London is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design on drainage and highway infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work on high-value developments, manage complex designs, and mentor junior engineers. If you have experience with Civil 3D and a passion for large-scale projects, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Civil 3D, as it will be your primary tool.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale building and industrial projects.
• Background in land development or interest in residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering for drainage and highway projects.
• Work on construction projects ranging from £10M to £100M.
• Collaborate with architects and planners to meet project specifications.

Skills

Civil 3D

Flow/Costway

AutoCAD

Project Management

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – Below Ground Drainage & Highway Projects

Location: Heart of London | Employment Type: Full-Time

We are working with a dynamic civil engineering firm based in the heart of London, focused on large‑scale building, drainage, and highway projects. They are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team and contribute to exciting, high‑value developments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead design and engineering for below‑ground drainage and highway infrastructure on a variety of building and land development projects.
• Work on projects ranging from £10M to £100M in construction value, including residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
• Provide technical guidance on complex civil engineering challenges, from land development to multi‑unit residential projects (e.g., 50–300 unit apartment blocks).
• Collaborate with architects, planners, and construction teams to ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in Civil 3D – this will be your primary tool.
• Proficiency with Flow/Costway and AutoCAD.
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale building and industrial projects.
• Background in land development or desire to expand into residential and mixed‑use development projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex designs and mentor junior engineers.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Work in the heart of London on a variety of high‑profile projects in a growing firm.
• Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and shape the future of land development projects.
• Exposure to both industrial and residential development, broadening your civil engineering expertise.

If you’re a Senior Civil Engineer with a passion for drainage, highway, and large‑scale building projects, this is a chance to advance your career with challenging and rewarding work.