Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage Design

Remote (1 Day Per Month in London)
£42-£48 per hour
6-Month Contract | Inside IR35

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

This Senior Civil Engineer role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in drainage design who enjoys taking projects from concept through to detailed design. You'll be responsible for producing hydraulic calculations, flood risk assessments and drainage strategies while liaising with key stakeholders including water companies, the Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authorities.

The successful Senior Civil Engineer will work predominantly remotely, with just one day per month required in the London office, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced drainage engineers seeking greater flexibility.

The Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

Delivering drainage designs from concept through to detailed design
Producing hydraulic calculations, technical reports and engineering specifications
Preparing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and drainage strategies
Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and surface water management solutions
Undertaking foul and surface water drainage design
Liaising with water companies, the Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authorities
Preparing applications and supporting technical approvals
Coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ensuring designs comply with current UK regulations and industry standards

This Senior Civil Engineer position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects within a highly flexible remote working environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a strong drainage design background.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience as a Senior Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer specialising in drainage
Extensive experience delivering drainage designs from concept through to detailed design
Strong knowledge of Micro Drainage, Info Drainage and Causeway Flow
Experience producing hydraulic calculations and Flood Risk Assessments
Good understanding of SuDS, Section 104 and drainage approval processes
Experience liaising with statutory bodies including water companies, the Environment Agency and Lead Local Flood Authorities
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Ability to manage projects independently

The following would be advantageous:

Experience working on residential, commercial or infrastructure developments
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards)
Knowledge of UK planning and drainage legislation

Why Apply?

Competitive rate of £42-£48 per hour
Initial 6-month contract
Predominantly remote working with just one day per month in London
Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of drainage and infrastructure projects
Flexible working arrangement
Immediate start available
Potential for contract extension

Immediate interviews available.

If you're a Senior Civil Engineer with strong drainage design experience looking for a flexible, predominantly remote contract, we'd love to hear from you