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