Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD1312N25 Location: London Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, fast-growing Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a skilled, experienced Senior Civil Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of an array of challenging projects. You will be responsible for leading a bright new team of design engineers, based in the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave package
• Flexible, hybrid working opportunities
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with substantial career progression opportunities
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond
• Proactively contributing to the future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Delivering on an array of design projects and developments
• Leading a team of Civil Engineers, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop professionally
• Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, delivering them to the highest of standards within agreed budgets and timescales
• Taking the lead on the delivery of a number of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Building and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing and checking reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
• Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues consistently adhere to best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Delivering business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
• Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body, or proactively working to attain this
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy setting
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based projects
• Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of preparing reports and other technical documents
• Prior experience of leading projects and/or teams
• Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Good organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field
• Specific experience of working with non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.