Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer – Building Drainage

Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: 55,000–65,000 + Benefits

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to deliver building drainage and development infrastructure projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

You will lead drainage design from feasibility through to construction, providing technical expertise, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead foul and surface water drainage design, including SuDS, attenuation and basement drainage.
• Undertake hydraulic modelling using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• Prepare drainage strategies, technical reports, calculations and detailed designs.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, developers, contractors and statutory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with UK drainage standards, planning requirements and approval processes.
• Manage project deliverables, programmes and technical quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong UK experience in building drainage and development infrastructure.
• Proven experience delivering drainage designs from concept to construction.
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• Good understanding of SuDS, flood risk and UK drainage approvals.
• Strong communication, project management and technical leadership skills.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is desirable.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, pension, bonus, enhanced parental leave and opportunities for professional development and career progression.