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.