Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd

£45 Per hour
Outside
Remote
London

Summary: The role of Senior Civil Engineer focuses on drainage design for residential and commercial development projects within a civil engineering consultancy. The position requires hands-on technical expertise and the ability to work autonomously while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The engineer will be involved in various aspects of drainage design and approvals, collaborating with regulatory bodies. Remote working is available for this contract position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Surface & foul water drainage design
  • SuDS strategies and detailed design
  • Flood Risk Assessments
  • S104 drainage agreements
  • S38 & S278 highway design and approvals
  • Liaison with LLFAs, Environment Agency and Water Authorities
  • Supporting projects from feasibility through to technical approval

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in UK residential and/or commercial development
  • Proven track record securing S104, S38 and S278 approvals
  • Confident working independently
  • UK-based with right to work
  • Software knowledge: MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow

Salary (Rate): £45/hour

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Engineering

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage Design

Remote Working available

Competitive Hourly Rate (Outside IR35 considered)

A busy civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer on a contract basis.

This role will focus primarily on residential and commercial development schemes, with an emphasis on drainage.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

  • Surface & foul water drainage design
  • SuDS strategies and detailed design
  • Flood Risk Assessments
  • S104 drainage agreements
  • S38 & S278 highway design and approvals
  • Liaison with LLFAs, Environment Agency and Water Authorities
  • Supporting projects from feasibility through to technical approval

This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone comfortable working autonomously and delivering compliant, buildable solutions.

Software Required (some of - not all are required)

  • MicroDrainage
  • Causeway Flow

About You

  • Strong experience in UK residential and/or commercial development
  • Proven track record securing S104, S38 and S278 approvals
  • Confident working independently
  • UK-based with right to work