Senior Engineer in Watford

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. Our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Senior Engineer who will be responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of drainage, SuDS and civil infrastructure design projects for both external public/private clients and Skanska’s internal delivery teams. You will develop robust, buildable and sustainable design solutions while providing technical leadership across the project lifecycle. As part of Skanska, you’ll also have the opportunity to support construction teams, influence buildability decisions and see your designs realised on major infrastructure developments, while delivering standalone consultancy commissions for a diverse client base.

As the Senior Engineer you will:

• Develop and manage detailed drainage, SuDS and below-ground infrastructure designs for buildings, highways and public realms.
• Lead work packages - programming, costing, proposals and delivery - while ensuring technical assurance of designs, drawings and reports.
• Provide standalone consultancy services, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to achieve technical, environmental and planning goals.
• Embed Health & Safety, Environmental and CDM Designer duties into projects, promoting safe, sustainable design practices.
• Mentor and support junior staff, and advance digital engineering workflows using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoWorks and BIM tools.

We are looking for:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered (ICE) or actively working towards chartership.
• Proven drainage design experience (SuDS, attenuation, flow control, modelling, hydraulics and guidance compliance).
• Infrastructure design experience (site‑wide drainage, earthworks interfaces, public realm and related civil works).
• Experience preparing SuDS strategies, planning submissions and drainage approvals (S104, S38, S106 and local/water‑company processes).
• Proficient with MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, Civil 3D and BIM workflows, with strong communication skills.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity: We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments: We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.