Senior Civil Engineer

Posted 14/05/2026 by Calibre Search

Location:
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary/Rate:
£50,000 - £58,000/annum


Senior Civil Engineer - Civil & Infrastructure Consultancy
Location: South of England | Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits | Type: Permanent, Full-Time


The Opportunity
We're working exclusively with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy to find an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than just a job title - you'll be stepping into a role with real variety, genuine progression, and the chance to work alongside a senior leadership team that invests in its people.
The consultancy has a strong, loyal client base, a low staff turnover, and a collaborative culture that sets it apart from the larger corporate firms. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your development is taken seriously, this is worth your attention.


The Role
You'll work across a diverse portfolio of civil and infrastructure projects, supporting clients from site appraisal through to construction delivery. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Site appraisals, feasibility studies and pre-application advice
  • Development masterplanning and site acquisition due diligence
  • Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS drainage design
  • Infrastructure design - underground services, drainage and external works
  • Highways design, Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements
  • Sewerage authority liaison, adoption agreements and requisitions
  • Earthworks, ground modelling and cut/fill analysis
  • Contract administration and site supervision / Resident Engineer duties
  • Estate maintenance and facilities management input


What They're Looking For

  • Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience in a civil engineering design consultancy
  • Advanced proficiency in FLOW drainage modelling software and Civil 3D - essential
  • Strong written communication skills - clear, concise reports and client correspondence
  • Comfortable representing the business at client meetings
  • Commercially aware, team-oriented, and collaborative by nature


What's on Offer
This consultancy offers a market-leading benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary (discussed on application)
  • Pension contribution up to 5% of salary
  • Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Death in Service benefit
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 with service (plus 3 days held over Christmas)
  • Option to bank, buy or sell holiday
  • Long service monetary awards
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible / flexi-time working hours
  • Structured training programme (ICE Training Scheme)
  • Paid professional membership fees
  • Study leave
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Interest-free annual travel season ticket loan
  • Regular in-house CPD (with lunch provided)
  • Company-funded social events throughout the year
  • Cinema voucher scheme, free refreshments, fresh fruit
  • Free on-site parking
  • Annual flu vaccine and eye test contribution



Why Apply?
This firm has a genuine track record of developing engineers to Chartered status and beyond. With a broad project mix, a supportive management team, and a culture built on collaboration rather than hierarchy, it's an environment where ambitious engineers can thrive - without losing themselves in a corporate machine.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
40069_1778754561
Job ID:
225109402
Applications:
Less than 10

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