Senior Civil Engineer (Contract) Newcastle (Hybrid Working) Highways & Drainage | Residential Development A well-established UK civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer on a contract basis to support a growing workload of residential development projects. This role suits an experienced roads and drainage engineer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy while working collaboratively within a design-led consultancy environment. The role Lead the highways and drainage design for residential developments Deliver work from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction support Prepare and review technical drawings, calculations and reports Manage and coordinate S38, S278, S104 and S106 approvals Liaise directly with local authorities, water companies and project stakeholders Provide technical input and oversight to junior engineers and technicians About you Strong background as a Senior Civil Engineer within a consultancy environment Proven experience delivering residential infrastructure schemes Excellent working knowledge of roads and drainage design Confident managing technical approvals and external stakeholders Able to work on a hybrid basis, combining office and remote working Key details Contract position Hybrid working (Newcastle-based office) Immediate or short-notice availability preferred Competitive contract rate, dependent on experience