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Job Title: Chartered Civil Engineer (SC Cleared) Highways and Drainage experience
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to join our expanding London team. If you thrive in a challenging environment, enjoy working across a variety of infrastructure projects, and want to contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
About the Role Based in our London office, you’ll be part of a multi-office engineering consultancy, working closely with colleagues across our other UK sites. You’ll manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously while mentoring graduate engineers and technicians to meet our business and client objectives.
This is a hands-on design role with a strong focus on Highways and Drainage, ensuring project deliverables meet quality, compliance, and client satisfaction standards. You'll also support Directors across the group to drive continuous improvement in design services and operational efficiency.
What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a Chartered Engineer (CIWEM, ICE, or CIHT) with a track record of delivering quality infrastructure designs and experience working collaboratively in a consultancy environment. The right candidate will be proactive, technically skilled, and confident in both design work and client communications.
Essential Requirements
SC Clearance (must already hold or be eligible)
Chartered with CIWEM, ICE or CIHT
Minimum 5 years’ experience in highways and drainage design
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Causeway Flow (or equivalent software)
Familiarity with Section 278, Section 38, and Section 104 agreements
Ability to produce detailed drainage and highway calculations and drawings
Working knowledge of CIRIA, BRE Digest, BS EN752, and Design & Construction Guidance
Experience writing reports, preparing specifications, and attending site visits
Commercial awareness of costing, budgets, and quotationsDesirable Skills
Experience in project management
Leadership experience in a consultancy settingWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary and annual performance review
Flexible working arrangements
Company pension scheme
Increased holiday entitlement with long service
Payment of annual professional membership fees
Death in service benefit
Paycare Wellbeing Scheme
Supportive, multi-disciplinary environment with real progression opportunitiesIf you're ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career and contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking consultancy, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Please note: only candidates with current SC Clearance or eligibility will be considered
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