Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

Posted Today by One Generation

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Contract Senior Civil Engineer involves leading the design and management of infrastructure for major residential developments within a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. The position requires a technical expert with over 6 years of UK experience to handle engineering challenges and ensure efficient delivery of projects. The engineer will be responsible for various aspects of civil engineering, including drainage systems and flood risk assessments, while also providing guidance to junior team members. An immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and management of infrastructure for major housing schemes.
  • Take full accountability for the design of estate roads and drainage systems.
  • Produce and oversee complex designs for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), foul water networks, and earthworks modelling.
  • Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for developers, local authorities, and water companies.
  • Control project timelines and budgets to ensure high-quality delivery.
  • Provide technical guidance and quality control for junior engineers and technicians.

Key Skills:

  • Over 6 years of UK experience in civil engineering.
  • Expertise in residential sector engineering challenges.
  • Strong knowledge of estate roads and drainage systems design.
  • Experience with sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and flood risk assessments.
  • Ability to manage project timelines and budgets effectively.
  • Leadership skills to guide junior engineers and technicians.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Senior Civil Engineer
Remote
Outside IR-35
Immediate start

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with over 6 years of UK experience, ready to lead high-profile residential developments? We are working with a leading, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, to find a Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join their incredibly busy team. This role is specifically designed for a technical expert who thrives in the residential sector, managing the engineering challenges associated with large-scale housing developments.

The Contract Senior Civil Engineer will:

  • Lead the design and management of infrastructure for major housing schemes, ensuring all civil elements are optimised for both adoptability and construction efficiency.
  • Take full accountability for the design of estate roads and drainage systems (Section 38, 104, and 278 agreements).
  • Produce and oversee complex designs for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), foul water networks, and earthworks modelling.
  • Lead the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies to support planning applications and discharge conditions.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for developers, local authorities, and water companies to secure technical approvals.
  • Control project timelines and budgets, ensuring high-quality delivery for some of the UK’s most prominent housebuilders.
  • Provide technical guidance and quality control for junior engineers and technicians within the civil design team.

If of interest, please apply today and one of the team from One Generation will get back to you shortly!