Senior Civil Engineer
Hertfordshire
£45,000 - £60,000 DOE
A respected and forward-thinking engineering consultancy in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to take ownership of major projects while benefiting from strong technical support, structured CPD, and outstanding career progression.
The Role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, retail, distribution and technology. You will act as a technical lead, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and planning of civil engineering works, including highways, drainage, earthworks, and other infrastructure systems.
- Provide technical oversight across multiple live projects, ensuring designs meet required standards and regulations.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve successful, timely delivery.
- Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.
- Oversee construction activities and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
- Conduct inspections, assessments, and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
- Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
- Contribute to fee proposals, project management duties, and ongoing client relationships.
About You
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Ideally 8-10 years' experience within infrastructure design consultancy.
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards chartership.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, and planning procedures.
- Proven experience in highways and infrastructure design.
- Competent user of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
- Experience in FRA and Drainage Strategy preparation.
- Understanding of BIM methodologies and digital design tools; Revit, Navisworks, and InfraWorks desirable.
- Ability to lead design teams and collaborate within multidisciplinary environments.
- Strong problem-solving capability and commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication, report-writing and client-facing skills.
- Experience acting as Project Manager and coordinating project teams.
What's On Offer
- Excellent training and CPD opportunities
- Private medical insurance (including family cover)
- 25 days holiday + public holidays + extra birthday day off
- Life assurance
- Bupa cash plan
- Generous pension contribution (7.5% employer)
- Flexible working options
- Supportive, inclusive environment with strong team culture
