Contract Civil Engineer

  • Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
  • Mar 31, 2026
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

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