Remote Civil Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
£45 Per hour
Outside
Remote
London
Summary: An established civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Contract Civil Design Engineer to work fully remotely on residential infrastructure projects across the UK. The role involves drainage and highways design, from feasibility to detailed design and technical approvals. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background and experience with relevant design software. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for a long-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential developments
- Design foul and surface water systems using one of: MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow/Site 3D OR Infodrainage
- Produce levels, earthworks and estate road designs using Site 3D
- Support projects through planning, detailed design and approvals
- Prepare drawings and calculations for S104, S38 and S278 submissions
- Coordinate with local authorities, statutory undertakers and project teams
- Manage workload independently while contributing to wider project delivery
Key Skills:
- Strong consultancy background in residential infrastructure design
- Proven experience delivering drainage and highways schemes
- Confident user of MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow and Site 3D
- Solid understanding of UK standards and adoption processes
- Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload
Salary (Rate): £40 per hour
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Residential Infrastructure & Drainage
UK-based | Fully Remote (no site presence required)
£40 per hour – Outside IR35
Contract: rolling contract
An established civil engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Contract Civil Design Engineer to support a busy pipeline of residential infrastructure projects across the UK — working fully remotely.
This role focuses on drainage and highways design, taking schemes from early feasibility through to detailed design and technical approvals.
The Role
- Deliver civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential developments
- Design foul and surface water systems using one of: MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow/Site 3D OR Infodrainage
- Produce levels, earthworks and estate road designs using Site 3D
- Support projects through planning, detailed design and approvals
- Prepare drawings and calculations for S104, S38 and S278 submissions
- Coordinate with local authorities, statutory undertakers and project teams
- Manage workload independently while contributing to wider project delivery
About You
- Strong consultancy background in residential infrastructure design
- Proven experience delivering drainage and highways schemes
- Confident user of MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow and Site 3D
- Solid understanding of UK standards and adoption processes
- Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload
What’s on Offer
- £40 per hour – Outside IR35
- Fully remote working
- Immediate start available
- Long-term contract potential
- Consistent residential workload