Senior Civil Engineer
Hertfordshire
£45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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
About You:
* 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 MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
* Experience producing FRAs and Drainage Strategies
* Good understanding of BIM and digital design processes; Revit, Navisworks, and InfraWorks 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
What’s on Offer:
* 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
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