Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title: Contract Senior Civil Engineer



Location: London, UK



Sector: Residential & Commercial Projects



Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35 )



Rate: Competitive (DOE)



Start Date: ASAP



About the Role:



We are seeking an experienced Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join a dynamic and growing engineering consultancy based in London. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of residential and commercial developments, contributing their technical expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the capital.



You’ll be working alongside a collaborative team of civil and structural engineers, architects, and planners, providing critical design and engineering input from concept through to construction.



Key Responsibilities:



Lead civil engineering design and delivery on a variety of residential and commercial schemes



Prepare and review drainage (SuDS), highways, and external works designs to UK standards



Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and technical reports



Manage and coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants



Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers



Attend client and design meetings, offering solutions to engineering challenges



Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards



Requirements:



Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)



Minimum 8 years’ experience, with strong UK project exposure



Extensive experience in residential and commercial developments



Proficient in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD



Strong understanding of UK design standards (e.g., Building Regs, Sewers for Adoption, DMRB)



Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills



Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team



Right to work in the UK



Desirable:



Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) status (ICE or equivalent)



Previous experience working under contract/freelance arrangements



Familiarity with planning applications and section agreements (S104, S106, S278, S38)



What’s on Offer:



Opportunity to work on a diverse range of London-based projects



Flexible working arrangements (hybrid possible)



Supportive and collaborative team culture



Competitive day rate



Potential for contract extension or repeat engagements