Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage & SuDS
Watford
£61,000 - £65,000

We’re working with a major infrastructure contractor who are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Watford. This role will see you take responsibility for the design, management, and delivery of drainage and SuDS solutions across a range of urban development and infrastructure projects.

You’ll play a key part in mitigating flood risk, improving environmental quality, and driving forward sustainable solutions — all while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role:

• Lead the design and delivery of drainage and SuDS systems (attenuation ponds, swales, permeable pavements, green roofs)
• Carry out hydraulic/hydrological modelling and prepare drainage strategies, reports, and specifications in line with DMRB, CIRIA, and SuDS Manual
• Advise clients and project teams on compliance, sustainability, and best practice
• Integrate SuDS with highways, landscaping, and utilities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team

About you:

• Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) preferred
• Proven experience delivering drainage and SuDS projects
• Proficient with drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, ICM, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and design standards
• Excellent communication and project management skills

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Excellent benefits package (private healthcare, benefits portal)
• 26 days holiday
• Career progression opportunities with a leading contractor
• The chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainability

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer to take the lead on SuDS and drainage design within a respected highways and infrastructure team.