Senior or Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

  • Access Talent Group
  • Dec 05, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior or Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Reference

CG452

Sector

Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri

Access Talent Group are currently recruiting for a Small Multidisciplinary design consultancy in Central London. We are searching for a talented and motivated Senior Civil Engineer or Principal Civil Engineer to join their Infrastructure team of 12 people. You will be working across the transportation, development, and public realm sectors, you'll be at the heart of shaping technically sound and sustainable solutions that impact communities across the UK.

This consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior and help deliver and lead a range of Infrastructure projects. Their projects vary from small to large scale residential developments, some utilizing traditional drainage solutions and others the opportunity to make a difference to the environment with the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage systems (SUDs). Use your creativity to resolve complexities between constrained sites and the appropriate regulations.

The role

The role encompasses the detailed design of development-led infrastructure projects, for clients such as major house builders, or private commercial and residential developers. You will also be providing infrastructure design input into projects in the rail and marine environments, for clients such as Network Rail, design and build contractors, private developers, port authorities and operators of marinas.

You would undertake detailed design on projects as well as assisting with the management, financial and technical input to infrastructure projects, project planning, resources, reporting and financial control.

Your experience in your career to date:

  • Detailed design of infrastructure works, including highways and drainage
  • Achieving S104 & 106 drainage network approval and adoption
  • Achieving adoption of the works in accordance with S278 and S38
  • Thorough knowledge and use of AutoCAD, WINDES MicroDrainage and Civils 3D
  • Liaison with clients and relevant authorities
  • Good communicator and an ability to solve complex problems with a high degree of technical independence

In addition, experience of the following would be advantageous:

  • Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments; and Water Management Statements or Drainage Strategies
  • Knowledge of signs and road marking software (Key Signs, Key Lines or equivalent)
  • Working towards CEng/Ieng

Benefits

  • 2 days in the office hybrid working
  • Group Income Protection Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • One Professional membership subscription per annum
  • ICE Training scheme Discounted products and services
  • FLT Driver - Days (3 on / 3 off Rotation)

Fluent communication is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to gain exposure leading projects directly and gaining Project management experience whilst staying technical. If you are interested in the role, please contact Cameron Green on or Email .

Salary: Competitive

Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Production & Manufacturing

Contract Type: Full time

Town/City: WEST LOTHIAN