Civil Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a fully remote contract role. This position involves technical delivery of projects, leadership, and stakeholder engagement in the water and industrial sectors. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience, with strong problem-solving and team coordination skills. This role offers flexibility with occasional site visits.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Opportunity to work on varied engineering projects

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards chartered status with a professional body.
• Experience using Eurocodes and UK industry codes.
• Ability to travel for short-term site visits.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical delivery for projects.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

STAAD Pro

FEM Analysis

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

Job description

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Location:

Remote (with site visits)

Type:

Contract | Fully Remote | UK water experience needed

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join their in-house engineering design consultancy on a fully remote contract basis. You will take ownership of the technical delivery for a small portfolio of projects or contribute to larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Project Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply and expand your expertise in civil engineering design, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work with occasional site visits.

About the Client:

Our client is a respected and growing in-house engineering consultancy providing services to a variety of internal business units. Operating in the water, heavy industrial, power, and design & build sectors, they are known for tackling complex and innovative engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Apply sound engineering principles to design tasks and problem-solving.
• Prepare outline and detailed designs in line with industry standards.
• Develop clear and concise design calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Use BIM-led tools such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, and Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis.

Project Management:

• Effectively plan and implement engineering projects.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Understand and work within commercial frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality and HSE standards.

People Management:

• Support and mentor Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Technicians.
• Coordinate team efforts to ensure timely and quality project delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Demonstrated experience using Eurocodes and UK industry codes.
• Ability and willingness to travel for short-term site visits.
• Full UK/EEC driving licence.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Experience with technical design in multi-disciplinary projects.

What Our Client Offers:

• Flexible, fully remote working (with site visits as required).
• Opportunity to work on varied and complex engineering projects.
• Collaborative, solutions-driven culture.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.