Senior Civil Engineer

St Albans

£40,000 - £60,000

History of a very high staff retention rates

Are you an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with over 4 years of experience, ready to lead high-profile residential developments?

A leading, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Civil and Structural Engineering team. This role is specifically designed for a Civil Engineer who thrives in the residential sector, managing the engineering challenges associated with large-scale housing developments.

You will transition from supporting projects to taking full technical and commercial ownership, working within a consultancy that values engineering precision and personal development over all else.

As the successful Civil Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design and management of infrastructure for major housing schemes, ensuring all civil elements are optimised for both adoptability and construction efficiency;
• Take full accountability for the design of estate roads and drainage systems (Section 38, 104, and 278 agreements);
• Produce and oversee complex designs for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), foul water networks, and earthworks modelling;
• Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications and discharge conditions;
• Act as the primary technical contact for developers, local authorities, and water companies to secure technical approvals;
• Control project timelines and budgets, ensuring high quality delivery for some of the UK’s most prominent housebuilders;
• Provide technical guidance and quality control for junior engineers and technicians within the civil design team.

We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with:

• 4 - 10 years experience within a UK based civil engineering consultancy;
• A proven track record in residential infrastructure design and a deep understanding of the housebuilding industry;
• High proficiency in industry standard software, specifically Civil 3D and/or Causeway Flow;
• Thorough understanding of the latest Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Sewers for Adoption, and local authority design guides;
• Ideally, but not essential to be Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) with the ICE.

In return, the successful Senior Civil Engineer will receive a highly competitive package of:

• £40,000 - £65,000;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + long service leave;
• Pension scheme and free pension advice;
• Paid professional memberships and support for chartership;
• Discounts on large retailers and a free wellness hub;
• Employee assistance program and counselling sessions;
• Life assurance 3x salary;
• Interest free travel card loans;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office (St Albans).

If you would like to hear more about this incredible opportunity, apply today and One Generation Recruitment Limited will be in touch shortly!