Job Description – Senior Civil Engineer (Civil 3D / BIM)
Position: Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in London office, remainder remote
Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer with strong Civil 3D expertise to join our clients team on major infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a candidate with proven experience in civil engineering design, BIM coordination, and clash detection who can contribute technical excellence and deliverables on complex multidisciplinary projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering packages using Civil 3D.
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Develop and manage BIM models, including setup and level management.
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Undertake services modelling and clash detection, ensuring technical accuracy and resolving conflicts.
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Support the preparation of drawings, calculations, and technical reports.
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Collaborate closely with structural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions.
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight.
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Ensure compliance with UK design standards, planning requirements, and project specifications.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Advanced Civil 3D expertise – this is a must-have requirement.
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Proven track record in BIM modelling, including setup and management of levels.
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Hands-on experience with services modelling and clash detection tools (e.g., Navisworks).
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Minimum 7 years’ experience in civil engineering design and delivery.
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Senior level background, ideally Chartered (CEng/IEng) or near-chartered.
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Strong drainage design/modelling knowledge (MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage) – desirable.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Requirements
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Must be based in the UK with a right to work in the UK. (No flexibility on this)
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Must be within commuting distance of London (1 day per week in office).
What We Offer
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Competitive day rate (Outside IR35).
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Flexible hybrid working – only approx 1 day per week in London required.
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Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects.
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Longevity in your career as a freelance supplier