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 MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
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