Senior Civil Engineer - Building Drainage, based in Central London, is a permanent post paying £50,000 to £65,000 per annum, plus benefits. This role suits an engineer whose expertise lies specifically in building drainage, distinguishing it from broader highways or infrastructure positions. The workload spans a varied portfolio of building projects, from early-stage design through to detailed design and construction delivery. Responsibilities centre on designing above and below-ground drainage systems and producing drainage strategies. Candidates should possess strong technical proficiency and a thorough grasp of UK regulations. The consultancy offers a specialist environment where your drainage knowledge drives project outcomes. This position demands a proactive, solution-oriented approach to complex engineering challenges.
Senior Civil Engineer - Building Drainage London | £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join its London team. This is a specialist opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in building drainage, rather than a purely highways or infrastructure-focused Civil Engineer. You’ll work on a varied portfolio of building projects, providing civil engineering solutions from early-stage design through to detailed design and delivery.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing above and below-ground building drainage systems
- Producing drainage strategies and detailed designs
- Working in accordance with Part H of the Building Regulations
- Designing foul, surface water and rainwater systems
- Coordinating drainage designs with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines
- Producing technical drawings, specifications and calculations
- Supporting projects from concept through to construction
- Liaising with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants
- Reviewing technical work and supporting junior engineers
- Taking responsibility for project deliverables and deadlines
About You
We’re looking for an established Senior Engineer who is already operating at Senior level, rather than someone looking for their first step up. You should have:
- 7+ years'' relevant experience
- Strong experience in building drainage design
- Good working knowledge of Part H of the Building Regulations
- Experience delivering civil engineering designs within a consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of foul and surface water drainage
- Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary building projects
- Strong technical and communication skills
- The ability to manage your own projects and deliverables Chartered status is advantageous but not essential.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected engineering consultancy and work on technically interesting building projects alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
If you''re an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a genuine building drainage background and want to work on complex, design-led projects in London, we''d be keen to hear from you.
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