Chartered Civil Engineer (SC Cleared)

Job Title: Chartered Civil Engineer (SC Cleared)Highways and Drainage experience
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 £60,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Were seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to join our expanding London team. If you thrive in a challenging environment, enjoy working across a variety of infrastructure projects, and want to contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team, this could be the opportunity youve been looking for.
About the Role Based in our London office, youll be part of a multi-office engineering consultancy, working closely with colleagues across our other UK sites. Youll manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously while mentoring graduate engineers and technicians to meet our business and client objectives.
This is a hands-on design role with a strong focus on Highways and Drainage, ensuring project deliverables meet quality, compliance, and client satisfaction standards. You\’ll also support Directors across the group to drive continuous improvement in design services and operational efficiency.
What Were Looking For Were looking for a Chartered Engineer (CIWEM, ICE, or CIHT) with a track record of delivering quality infrastructure designs and experience working collaboratively in a consultancy environment. The right candidate will be proactive, technically skilled, and confident in both design work and client communications.
Essential Requirements

• SC Clearance (must already hold or be eligible)
• Chartered with CIWEM, ICE or CIHT
• Minimum 5 years experience in highways and drainage design
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Causeway Flow (or equivalent software)
• Familiarity with Section 278, Section 38, and Section 104 agreements
• Ability to produce detailed drainage and highway calculations and drawings
• Working knowledge of CIRIA, BRE Digest, BS EN752, and Design & Construction Guidance
• Experience writing reports, preparing specifications, and attending site visits
• Commercial awareness of costing, budgets, and quotations

Desirable Skills

• Experience in project management
• Leadership experience in a consultancy setting

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance review
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Increased holiday entitlement with long service
• Payment of annual professional membership fees
• Death in service benefit
• Paycare Wellbeing Scheme
• Supportive, multi-disciplinary environment with real progression opportunities

If you\’re ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career and contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking consultancy, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Please note: only candidates with current SC Clearance or eligibility will be considered.