Senior Civil Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Advance TRS
£400 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior / Principal Civil Engineer role focuses on the design and upgrading of wastewater treatment works, including refurbishment, maintenance, and new treatment plant designs. The position requires independent work and hands-on expertise to deliver practical engineering solutions. The role is offered as a 6-month contract with a competitive day rate. The client is a specialist consultancy in the UK utilities sector known for its technical capability and commitment to high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver wastewater treatment design projects
- Undertake refurb, maintenance, and upgrade designs
- Ensure compliance with regulations and enforcement requirements
- Work independently while contributing to a wider technical team
Key Skills:
- Proven hands-on experience in wastewater treatment design
- Strong technical knowledge of refurbishment, upgrades, and new build schemes
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Familiarity with regulatory drivers such as IED and FEO requirements
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: Brighton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Job Title: Senior / Principal Civil Engineer
Day Rate : £350 – £400 per day (outside IR35)
Location : Brighton
Type : 6-month Contract | Full-time | ASAP start
About the Role:
This role will involve the design and upgrading of wastewater treatment works, including:
- Refurbishment and maintenance projects
- Design of new treatment plants
- Upgrades driven by population growth and new regulations (e.g. IED requirements, Final Enforcement Orders)
You’ll be expected to work independently, applying hands-on expertise to ensure robust and practical engineering solutions.
About the Client:
Our client is a specialist consultancy delivering engineering design across the UK utilities sector. They are known for their technical capability, collaborative approach, and commitment to high standards of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver wastewater treatment design projects
- Undertake refurb, maintenance, and upgrade designs
- Ensure compliance with regulations and enforcement requirements
- Work independently while contributing to a wider technical team
What Our Client is Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience in wastewater treatment design
- Strong technical knowledge of refurbishment, upgrades, and new build schemes
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Familiarity with regulatory drivers such as IED and FEO requirements
What Our Client Offers:
- 6-month contract at £350–£400/day (outside IR35)
- Opportunity to work on essential wastewater infrastructure projects
- Supportive and professional working environment
- ASAP start
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.