Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Senior Civil Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £52,000 - £62,000

Ready to take technical ownership of complex urban schemes in London? This Senior Civil Engineer opportunity offers leadership, high‑profile projects and clear progression within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

A well‑established design team delivering regeneration, residential and transport‑led developments is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen its London office. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead highways, drainage and infrastructure design from feasibility through to construction while mentoring junior engineers.

This role combines hands‑on design delivery with client engagement and sustainable engineering solutions across challenging city‑centre projects.

• Deliver highways, drainage, utilities and earthworks designs
• Prepare drainage strategies and planning submissions
• Liaise with local authorities, undertakers and clients
• Produce designs using Civil 3D and drainage software
• Ensure compliance with UK standards and guidance
• Support and mentor junior engineers

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Around six years’ UK consultancy experience
• Strong knowledge of SuDS, S278, S38 and site levels
• Familiar with DMRB, Sewers for Adoption and CIRIA guidance
• Confident communicator with collaborative approach

This Senior Civil Engineer position offers a salary of £52,000 – £62,000, structured development and exposure to technically demanding London 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.