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Senior Civil Design Engineer
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum Type: Full Time Region: UK - South East Town/City: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Posted: 03/07/2026 Reference: BBBH4931_1783066110
Senior Civil Design Engineer - Henley
We're looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to work on a wide range of residential development projects, with a particular focus on drainage and highways design. This role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, deliver technical solutions, and support the development of junior team members.
About The Role
As a Senior Civil Design Engineer, you will:
- Design drainage, highways, estate roads, and earthworks for residential developments.
- Prepare technical drawings and reports.
- Produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
- Work with S278 and S38 agreements.
- Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues while staying hands-on with technical delivery.
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- Strong experience in drainage design for residential or development projects.
- Working knowledge of:
- Civil 3D
- AutoCAD
- MicroDrainage
- Causeway Flow (or similar equivalents)
- Familiarity with highway and estate road design (focus on S278 and S38).
- Ability to take responsibility for projects and support others.
Benefits
- Bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance).
- Competitive starting salary: £48,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience) with annual salary review.
- 25 days' holiday, plus the option to buy or sell additional holiday.
- Support with ICE Professional Development to achieve Chartership level.
- Company pension scheme with independent pension advice.
- Employee Assistance Programme offering access to:
- Counselling
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Personal advice
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Design Engineer to progress their career within a supportive consultancy environment, working on projects that have a real impact.
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How to Apply
Apply today with your CV, or contact Michael Finch on +44 7787 736270 for an informal discussion.
Commitment to Diversity & Equality
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are willing to support reasonable adjustments during the application process.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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- When advertising temporary/contract vacancies, we act as an Employment Business.
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