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Senior Civil Engineer – Building Drainage
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About The Role
Senior Civil Engineer – Building Drainage, based in Central London, is a permanent post paying £50,000 to £65,000 per annum, plus benefits. This role suits an engineer whose expertise lies specifically in building drainage, distinguishing it from broader highways or infrastructure positions. The workload spans a varied portfolio of building projects, from early-stage design through to detailed design and construction delivery. Responsibilities centre on designing above and below-ground drainage systems and producing drainage strategies. Candidates should possess strong technical proficiency and a thorough grasp of UK regulations. The consultancy offers a specialist environment where your drainage knowledge drives project outcomes. This position demands a proactive, solution-oriented approach to complex engineering challenges.
Senior Civil Engineer – Building Drainage
London | £50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join its London team.
This is a specialist opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in building drainage, rather than a purely highways or infrastructure-focused Civil Engineer.
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You’ll work on a varied portfolio of building projects, providing civil engineering solutions from early-stage design through to detailed design and delivery.
The Role
You’ll take a key role in the delivery of civil engineering schemes, with building drainage forming a core part of your workload.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Designing above and below-ground building drainage systems
- Producing drainage strategies and detailed designs
- Working in accordance with Part H of the Building Regulations
- Designing foul, surface water and rainwater systems
- Coordinating drainage designs with architectural, structural and MEP disciplines
- Producing technical drawings, specifications and calculations
- Supporting projects from concept through to construction
- Liaising with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants
- Reviewing technical work and supporting junior engineers
- Taking responsibility for project deliverables and deadlines
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We’re looking for an established Senior Engineer who is already operating at Senior level, rather than someone looking for their first step up.
You Should Have
- 7+ years' relevant experience
- Strong experience in building drainage design
- Good working knowledge of Part H of the Building Regulations
- Experience delivering civil engineering designs within a consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of foul and surface water drainage
- Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary building projects
- Strong technical and communication skills
- The ability to manage your own projects and deliverables
Chartered status is advantageous but not essential.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected engineering consultancy and work on technically interesting building projects alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
If you're an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a genuine building drainage background and want to work on complex, design-led projects in London, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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