Contract Civil Design Engineer
Infrastructure & Drainage
Rate: £45–£50 per hour – Outside IR35
Contract: Initial 6 months (strong likelihood of extension)
Location: Newcastle (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