Senior Civil Engineer – Building Drainage
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: 55,000–65,000 + Benefits
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to deliver building drainage and development infrastructure projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
You will lead drainage design from feasibility through to construction, providing technical expertise, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead foul and surface water drainage design, including SuDS, attenuation and basement drainage.
- Undertake hydraulic modelling using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
- Prepare drainage strategies, technical reports, calculations and detailed designs.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, developers, contractors and statutory authorities.
- Ensure compliance with UK drainage standards, planning requirements and approval processes.
- Manage project deliverables, programmes and technical quality.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong UK experience in building drainage and development infrastructure.
- Proven experience delivering drainage designs from concept to construction.
- Proficiency in MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
- Good understanding of SuDS, flood risk and UK drainage approvals.
- Strong communication, project management and technical leadership skills.
- Chartered status or working towards chartership is desirable.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, pension, bonus, enhanced parental leave and opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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