Senior Civil Engineer Highway & Drainage

Cibsejournal; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their Braintree office. The role involves managing civil engineering projects, leading design and development, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential developments and proficiency in 3D modelling tools. Offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing civil engineering projects from design to delivery.
• Familiar with residential developments and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects.
• Oversee design and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sustainability standards.

Skills

3D modelling using Civil 3D

Project management

Client collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree/apprenticeship

Corporate membership with ICE

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – UK (Braintree, Essex Office, Hybrid Eligible)

Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy and trusted advisor, is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team. They offer Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy & Sustainability services across the UK, supporting projects from concept through delivery with sustainability at the core.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you will lead and manage civil engineering projects, work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, and oversee design, staff, and project delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Be fully immersed in projects: design work, staff management, and client-facing activities.
• Lead the design and development of highways, drainage systems, infrastructure
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards.
• Proactively solve technical challenges and provide innovative engineering solutions.
• Support quality assurance and ensure adherence to health, safety, and sustainability standards (CDM 2015).

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experienced in residential developments, particularly large, long-life-span projects (300–400 plots, often in Belwair countryside settings).
• Comfortable managing all aspects of civil engineering projects, from design to delivery.
• Proficient in 3D modelling using Civil 3D.
• Holds or working towards a relevant degree/apprenticeship and corporate membership with ICE.
• Able to collaborate effectively with clients and multi-disciplinary teams.

Why This Role:

• Work on diverse, high-profile residential projects across the UK.
• Hands-on involvement in all aspects of engineering delivery.
• Hybrid working potential, based on business requirements.