Senior Civil Engineer

We are working with a well-established and forward-thinking civil and structural consultancy in Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer as part of its continued growth.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced infrastructure engineer who wants real ownership of projects, exposure to a wide range of schemes, and a clear route for progression within a supportive technical environment.

You will take a lead role in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, retail, distribution, and technology sectors. This is a hands‑on senior position combining technical leadership, project delivery, and mentoring of junior engineers.

• Lead the design of highways, drainage, earthworks, and associated infrastructure
• Provide technical oversight across multiple live projects
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, regulations, and planning requirements
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and resources
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Support construction stages, inspections, and health and safety compliance
• Prepare clear technical reports and drawings
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Contribute to fee proposals, project management, and client relationships

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
• Typically 8 to 10 years' experience within an infrastructure design consultancy
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards chartership
• Strong background in highways and infrastructure design
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking, and Micro Drainage or Info Drainage
• Experience producing FRAs and Drainage Strategies
• Good understanding of BIM and digital design processes;
  Revit, Navisworks, and Infra Works beneficial
• Comfortable leading design packages and working within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong technical, problem‑solving, and commercial awareness
• Confident communicator with client‑facing experience
• Experience acting as Project Manager or coordinating project teams

• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £60,000
• Strong training and structured CPD support
• Private medical insurance, including family cover
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and an additional birthday day off
• Life assurance and Bupa cash plan
• Employer pension contribution of 7.5 percent
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive team culture with clear long‑term career progression