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 MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, 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