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Civil Project Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED
DescriptionSenior Civil Project Engineer Location: Scotland (hybrid/site as required) 2 weeks on site, 2 weeks wfhRate:...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling
Senior Civil Design Engineer - Remote Working Optional
Posted 1 week ago by Copius Group
Copius Group is looking for an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support major power generation, energy and large-sca...
- Rate £80,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Belfast, City of Belfast
Site Engineer - Senior Site Engineer - Civil Engineering
Posted 1 week ago by Solum Assets Ltd
Senior Site Engineer / Site Engineer - Northampton region Civil Engineering – Roads, Sewers, earthworks, drainage, found...
- Rate £85,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Northampton, West Northamptonshire
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About Our Civil Engineer Contract Roles
What does a civil engineer contractor do?
Civil Engineer contract work spans across the full range of civil engineering disciplines, including highways, bridges, drainage, earthworks, geotechnics, structures, and water infrastructure, working on projects spanning new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the built environment. Contract engagements arise on major infrastructure programmes such as road and rail schemes, flood defence projects, water and wastewater infrastructure, and urban development, as well as on smaller local authority and developer-led schemes where specialist civil engineering capacity is needed. Contractors are typically brought in to fill specialist technical roles, provide additional capacity on delivery programmes, or cover senior positions during recruitment.
Civil Engineer contractors are expected to have a strong technical grounding in the relevant discipline, with experience on comparable projects as the primary selection criterion. Proficiency in design software relevant to the specialism, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or STAAD.Pro for structural analysis, is expected by most clients. For site-based roles, experience managing ground investigation, earthworks, or drainage construction to specification and within programme is essential. Familiarity with relevant design standards and specifications, including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Eurocodes, and Sewers for Adoption, is expected depending on the project type. ICE membership or Chartered Engineer status is well regarded and is frequently required for senior or client-facing roles on major infrastructure programmes.
What is the market like for civil engineer contractors?
Civil Engineer contracting in the UK is supported by a sustained pipeline of infrastructure investment across highways, rail, water, and flood defence. National Highways, Network Rail, the Environment Agency, and the major water companies are consistent sources of contract civil engineering work, as are the large infrastructure delivery frameworks through which much of this work is procured. The market has been active across both design and site-based roles, with particular demand for contractors with experience on NEC-contracted programmes. Rates vary by specialism and seniority, with chartered civil engineers on major infrastructure programmes commanding the strongest rates in the market.
How much do civil engineer contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for civil engineer roles typically range from £300 to £600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many civil engineer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 civil engineer contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to August 2026.