Senior Civil Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Civil Engineer role at SJ Group Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy. We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure. We maintain a one‑firm ethos and family culture which has allowed the business to operate across all barriers, always focused on delivering the best for each project and for our people. We are part of the SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 professionals across more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. Our teams include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Please visit our website: www.surbanajurong.com About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to lead and support the delivery of infrastructure projects across a diverse range of sectors including roads, rail infrastructure, data centres, residential schemes, and mixed‑use developments. You will be responsible for managing project teams, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering high‑quality outputs from planning through to construction. Key Responsibilities Produce designs, drawings, and technical reports for planning and construction stages. Manage multiple infrastructure projects and client accounts across various sectors. Ensure client requirements are met and manage scope changes effectively. Attend client meetings and coordinate project delivery. Prepare fee proposals and manage project finances, contracts, and forecasting. Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Conduct FRAs, drainage strategies, and hydraulic modelling using Civil 3D and MicroDrainage. Coordinate below‑ground design and perform clash detection using Navisworks. Design roads and access routes to M&F and DMRB standards. Liaise with statutory authorities for technical approvals. Develop integrated design strategies for utilities, drainage, and public realm. Lead risk management, value engineering, and respond to technical queries. Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development. Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and CDM regulations. Support business development through client engagement and marketing initiatives. About You Degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered or near Chartered status preferred. Significant post‑graduate experience in civil engineering consultancy. Proven experience in highway and drainage design for development infrastructure projects. Proficient in Civil 3D, PDS, and InfoDrainage. Familiarity with Highways England/DMRB, Local Authority design guidance, and UK Sewerage Sector Guidance. Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills. Ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, and construction drawings. Experience managing project teams and mentoring junior staff. Commercial awareness and ability to manage project finances. Proactive, solution‑focused, and committed to continuous improvement. What We Offer You RBG is a growing, fast‑paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged. Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team. Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us. If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help. Agency Please note that any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or directly to SJ Group employees’ personal email accounts will be considered the property of SJ Group. As such, we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions. To be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency or search firm for SJ Group, a formal written agreement must be in place. Additionally, agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidates for specific roles. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Professional Services Location: London, England #J-18808-Ljbffr