Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer (Contract)

Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate | Hybrid / Flexible Working

About the Role

An established UK-based civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer on a contract basis to support an increasing workload across a range of infrastructure and development projects.

The role offers flexibility, varied project exposure, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative engineering team delivering practical, efficient, and well-considered design solutions.

This position would suit a Civil Engineer with strong technical capability who is comfortable working autonomously while integrating with an existing project team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver civil engineering designs from concept through to detailed design

Prepare and review calculations and drawings in line with UK standards and Eurocodes

Design works including drainage, highways, earthworks, levels, and external works

Support planning, technical approvals, and construction phases

Prepare technical reports and design documentation

Liaise with clients, architects, and the wider design team

Attend design meetings and, where required, site visits

Manage assigned workloads and meet project deadlines

Projects may include residential, commercial, industrial, education, leisure, and infrastructure-related schemes.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

5+ years’ relevant UK industry experience

Strong knowledge of current UK design standards

Experience in drainage design (e.g. SuDS, foul & surface water)

Familiarity with civil engineering software such as Micro Drainage / Info Drainage, Civil 3D, or similar

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong communication skills and clear technical reporting ability

Experience working within a consultancy environment preferred