Civil Engineer

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.