Senior Civil Design Engineer

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Design

Location: Hybrid

Duration: 6 Months (initially)

Rate: £40-55 Per Hour / Outside of IR35

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer for a contract opportunity with an established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Civil Engineer with a consultancy background to take a leading role in delivering infrastructure designs across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in highways, drainage and civil infrastructure design, with the ability to manage projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality technical solutions.

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Undertake highways, drainage, external works and associated infrastructure design.
• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and technical reports.
• Produce and oversee designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking and Micro Drainage / Info Drainage.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee the work of junior engineers and technicians.
• Manage project deliverables, programmes and resources to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Attend design coordination meetings and liaise directly with clients and external stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations and industry best practices.
• Support the delivery of technically challenging infrastructure projects.

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally 10 years' experience within a civil infrastructure design
• Strong technical experience in highways, drainage and civil engineering infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking and Micro Drainage or Info Drainage.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards and engineering regulations.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
• Experience using Revit, Navisworks or Infra Works.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and collaborative design environments.
• Experience in engineering due diligence and pre-development infrastructure assessments.
• Previous experience leading project teams or managing client relationships.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer who can integrate quickly into an established design team and contribute immediately to ongoing infrastructure projects.

You will have the opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting schemes, taking responsibility for key design packages and supporting successful project delivery.

If you are an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer with strong UK consultancy experience and are considering your next contract opportunity in Hertfordshire area.