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Salary: £45000 - £55000 per annum
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - London
Town/City: City of London, London
Posted: 07/07/2026
Reference: BBBH5226_1783434948
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Senior Civil Engineer
London (Central)
Permanent | Full-time
I'm currently working with a growing, design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Central London that is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer as part of its continued expansion.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer who enjoys hands-on technical delivery and is now looking to take on greater responsibility, with a clear pathway into team leadership as the civil engineering function grows.
The Role
Initially, this is a delivery-focused position, leading civil engineering design packages across a range of building-led and development projects. As the team expands, the role will naturally evolve into a more strategic and leadership-focused position, working closely with senior management to help shape the direction, standards, and growth of the civil engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the delivery of civil engineering design packages, including:
- Below-ground drainage and SuDS
- External works and levels design
- Highways and access works, including S278 where applicable
- Earthworks strategies and cut/fill analysis
- Coordinating civil designs with structural engineers, architects, and other consultants.
- Producing and overseeing pre-planning deliverables such as Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
- Supporting projects through detailed design and construction stages, including responding to technical queries and coordinating updates.
- Promoting best practice in the use of digital tools, including Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling software.
- Reviewing and checking work as part of the internal QA process.
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians as the team grows.
- Assisting with fee proposals, client meetings, and business development activities where appropriate.
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About You
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng).
- Chartered or actively working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent).
- Strong UK consultancy experience delivering civil engineering design for building or development projects.
- Solid technical grounding in drainage, SuDS, external works, highways, and levels design.
- Confident using Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage.
- Comfortable working across feasibility, planning, detailed design, and construction stages.
- Clear and practical communicator, able to explain engineering decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interested in taking on increasing responsibility and helping to shape a growing civil engineering team.
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Why This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing civil engineering team.
- Clear progression towards a leadership position.
- Exposure to a wide range of high-quality projects across London and the South East.
- Ability to influence technical standards, workflows, and delivery approaches.
- Supportive, professional working environment within a growing consultancy.
If interested, please get in touch!
Michael Finch - 07787 736 270
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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