Contract Civil Design Engineer; Infrastructure & Drainage; Rate: £45–£50 per hour – Outside IR35; Contract: Initial 6 months (strong likelihood of extension); Location: Southampton (Hybrid / Office-based as required)
An award-winning civil engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Civil Design Engineer to support a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use infrastructure projects.
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who can take schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and technical approvals, working within a high-quality consultancy environment known for design excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential & mixed-use developments
* Design foul and surface water systems using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
* Produce highways, levels, earthworks and estate road designs using Civil 3D
* Prepare drawings, calculations and reports for S104, S38 and S278 approvals
* Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers and internal project teams
* Manage workload independently across live schemes
About You
* Strong UK consultancy background in civil engineering design
* Proven experience delivering residential infrastructure & drainage projects
* Confident Civil 3D user with drainage software experience
* Solid understanding of UK design standards and adoption processes
* Comfortable operating autonomously in a contract role
What’s on Offer
* £45–£50 per hour
* Outside IR35
* Flexible hybrid working
* Long-term contract potential with a high-quality consultancy
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