Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

If you are a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take greater ownership of drainage and infrastructure projects, this is an opportunity to step into a visible and influential role within a growing civil engineering team in Hemel Hempstead.

A well-established, environmentally focused multi-disciplinary consultancy is strengthening its civil engineering capability. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead drainage led infrastructure designs, prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies, and support sustainable development projects across residential, commercial and mixed use sectors.

The Senior Civil Engineer will play a key role in technical delivery and client coordination, supporting junior engineers while maintaining quality and programme control. This position offers clear progression and increased responsibility within a supportive and technically strong team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Deliver S104, S38 and S278 technical approvals
• Produce designs using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities and internal teams
• Support and mentor junior engineers

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
• Strong UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure
• Confident delivering FRAs, drainage strategies and approvals
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• Working towards Chartership or already Chartered

Why Apply

This role offers genuine influence within a growing civil engineering team and a clear pathway toward Principal level. The salary for this Senior Civil Engineer position is £50,000 - £60,000, alongside hybrid working and a supportive team culture delivering technically strong, environmentally driven projects.

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.