Senior Civil Engineer
4 days ago
St Albans
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!