Criterion Capital is a family-owned, entrepreneurial private property company with a growing portfolio across hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Architectural and Development team. As a developer, asset manager, and owner/operator, Criterion Capital delivers a growing pipeline of redevelopment, refurbishment, and commercial-to-residential conversion projects across Greater London and the wider UK.

You will lead and support civil engineering design from initial surveys and feasibility through technical design, construction, and completion, focusing on drainage, utilities, external works, and existing building infrastructure. Working closely with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal development and construction teams, you will deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that meet programme, budget, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design and review underground drainage systems, including foul and surface water drainage.
Manage drainage CCTV surveys, condition assessments, and remedial works.
Design and coordinate external works, roads, paving, levels, and utilities infrastructure.
Coordinate water, sewer, and drainage connections with statutory authorities and utility providers.
Produce and review civil engineering drawings, technical reports, specifications, and contractor proposals.
Support site investigations, construction activities, and technical problem-solving throughout project delivery.
Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, relevant British Standards, and applicable drainage requirements.
Coordinate civil engineering design with architectural, structural, MEP, and construction teams.
Identify infrastructure risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-effective solutions, particularly on refurbishment and conversion projects.

About You

We are looking for a technically capable, commercially aware Civil Engineer with strong UK design and construction experience. You will take ownership of civil engineering design, coordinate consultants and contractors, and deliver practical solutions that balance compliance, cost, programme, and buildability across hotel, residential, and commercial developments.

Skills & Experience

A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
A minimum of 5 years' UK experience in civil engineering design and construction.
Strong knowledge of underground drainage design, foul and surface water systems, utilities, and infrastructure.
Experience managing drainage surveys, condition assessments, and remedial works.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant civil engineering design software.
Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and statutory approval processes.
Experience in hotel, residential, commercial, refurbishment, or building conversion projects would be advantageous.
Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with experience working alongside consultants and contractors.

The Person

You will be a hands-on, solutions-focused engineer with the technical judgement to assess existing infrastructure, resolve drainage and construction challenges, and develop practical, commercially sensible solutions.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware, you will take responsibility for design quality and timely delivery while collaborating effectively across development, architectural, and construction teams.

If you are an experienced Civil Engineer with strong UK design and construction experience and the ability to deliver effective drainage and infrastructure solutions across redevelopment, refurbishment, and conversion projects, we would welcome your application.

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