Senior Civil Engineer in Maidstone

Senior Civil Engineer

Sevenoaks

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer with six or more years\’ UK consultancy experience ready to take true technical ownership and lead from the front? This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer who wants project leadership, mentoring responsibility and a clear route toward Chartership within a respected private consultancy.

You will be joining a well-established engineering practice delivering commercial, retail and residential development projects across the South East. This Senior Civil Engineer role offers autonomy, influence and the chance to act as a technical authority while supporting the growth of junior engineers within a collaborative team.

The role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead infrastructure design packages from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading highways and drainage design for adoptable and private infrastructure
• Managing S38, S278 and S104 submissions and statutory approvals
• Acting as technical checker and expert user of Civils 3D and MicroDrainage
• Liaising with local authorities, water companies and project stakeholders
• Mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs
• Supporting project delivery to programme and budget

About you

This role suits a confident Senior Civil Engineer ready to lead.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or Masters in Civil Engineering
• At least 6 years\’ UK consultancy design experience
• Strong experience in highways and foul and surface water drainage
• Proven use of Civils 3D and MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow
• Experience securing statutory approvals
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years\’ recruitment experience.

Job Info

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Company: Penguin Recruitment

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Posted: Feb 14th 2026

Closes: Mar 17th 2026

Sector: Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time

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