Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Location:

Hemel Hempstead

New year, new opportunity. If you are a Senior Civil Engineer ready to take greater ownership of drainage and infrastructure projects, this is a chance to step into a visible, influential role within a growing civil engineering team in Hemel Hempstead.

This Senior Civil Engineer position sits within a well-established, environmentally focused multi-disciplinary consultancy strengthening its civil engineering capability. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead drainage-led infrastructure designs, contribute to Flood Risk Assessments, and support sustainable development projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will:

Lead the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes

Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning

Deliver S104, S38 and S278 technical approvals

Produce designs using AutoCAD and Micro Drainage / Info Drainage

Coordinate with clients, local authorities, and internal teams

Support and mentor junior engineers

Contribute to project programming and technical quality

About You

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or similar)

Strong UK consultancy experience in drainage and infrastructure

Confident delivering FRAs, drainage strategies, and approvals

Comfortable managing projects and client relationships

Working towards Chartership or already Chartered

Why Apply

New job, new year opportunity with real influence

Clear progression toward Principal level

Hybrid working and supportive team culture

Technically strong, environmentally driven project portfolio

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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