At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects from design to construction while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Join a well-established consultancy with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Chartership support and ongoing training to help you excel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse infrastructure projects and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of consultancy experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Senior Civil Engineer
Location
Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working Available)
A well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing Civil Engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Civil Engineer looking to take on a senior role within a collaborative consultancy. you'll play a key part in delivering a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects while working closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of the business.
The successful candidate will have a strong consultancy background, excellent technical ability, and the confidence to manage projects, build client relationships and mentor junior team members. you'll be involved throughout the project life cycle, from initial feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
The Role you'll be responsible for delivering a wide variety of civil engineering projects across sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare site appraisals, feasibility studies and provide pre-planning advice.
- Support development masterplanning and site due diligence.
- Produce Flood Risk Assessments and Sustainable Drainage (Su DS) strategies.
- Design civil engineering infrastructure including drainage, underground utilities and external works.
- Deliver highway design projects, including Section 38 and Section 278 works.
- Liaise with statutory authorities regarding sewer adoptions, requisitions and technical approvals.
- Undertake earthworks design, ground modelling and cut-and-fill assessments.
- Carry out contract administration, construction support and site inspections where required.
- Manage projects to programme and budget while maintaining high technical standards.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
About You
Essential
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years experience within a Civil Engineering consultancy.
- Strong technical design experience across infrastructure and drainage projects.
- Advanced proficiency with Civil 3D and FLOW (or equivalent drainage modelling software).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to manage projects effectively.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team.
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards Chartership).
- Experience mentoring junior engineers.
- Strong client-facing skills and experience managing stakeholder relationships.
- Knowledge of current UK design standards and planning processes.
- Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave based on length of service.
- Holiday buy/sell scheme.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Professional membership fees paid.
- Chartership support and structured career development.
- Ongoing CPD and technical training.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including eye care and annual flu vaccinations.
- Regular social events and team activities.
- Free refreshments and on-site parking.
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