Senior Civil Engineer (Roads & Drainage) – London

Are you a senior civil engineering professional with a background in roads and drainage who is looking to be part of complex, high value infrastructure projects?

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll be designing excellence across mission critical developments while shaping standards, mentoring teams, and influencing delivery at the earliest stages.

 

Date Posted
7 May 2026
Location
London
Department
Operations
Job Type
Engineering
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What’s in it for you

Technical Leadership & Ownership

You’ll take the lead on civil engineering design for large scale data centre and infrastructure projects, setting direction from concept through delivery and ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and buildable.

Early stage Influence

Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders, you’ll shape master planning, site feasibility and earthworks strategies, giving you real influence at the point where key engineering decisions are made.

Mentorship & Team Development

Your experience will directly support the development of junior and mid level engineers. Through guidance, review, and coaching, you’ll help grow capability across the team while strengthening overall design quality.

Professional Growth & Visibility

As a senior technical authority, you’ll gain exposure across regional and global programmes, positioning yourself for further progression into technical leadership or discipline management roles.

Values Driven Environment

Join a collaborative culture built on Accountability, Integrity, Simplicity and Supportiveness, where expertise is recognised and quality is never compromised.

 

Essential Skills / Experience

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
  • Proven experience delivering civil engineering design for large, complex projects
  • Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, external works and infrastructure design
  • Confidence leading technical delivery, reviews and client engagement
  • Solid understanding of relevant codes, standards and regulatory requirements

In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. you can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.
About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi‑award‑winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real‑world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest‑growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression—many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve.

Ready to take the lead?

Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together.

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