Civil Engineer

Mint Selection; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering contractor is seeking a Design-Focused Civil Engineer to support civil design activities on multi-disciplinary projects in power and water sectors. Candidates should have proven experience and proficiency with tools like AutoCAD and Revit. This role offers a 12-month renewable contract outside IR35, competitive rates, and the opportunity to work collaboratively within a professional team.

Qualifications

• Proven civil engineering experience within power, water, utilities, or process engineering sectors.
• Strong technical background in civil and structural design including earthworks and drainage.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design activities for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review civil design packages and specifications.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Technical documentation preparation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

MicroDrainage

STAAD

Tekla

Job description

Role - Civil Engineer

Location - UK

We are supporting a leading UK engineering contractor delivering major EPC projects across the power, water, utilities, and energy infrastructure sectors. They are seeking a Design-Focused Civil Engineer to join their engineering team on a 12-month contract.

Scope of Work

• Lead and support civil design activities for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, including power generation facilities, water treatment works, energy storage installations, and process engineering sites.
• Produce and review civil design packages covering earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks, chambers, ducting routes, access roads, retaining structures, bunds, and general site infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations, drawings, models, and technical specifications in line with UK and Eurocode standards.
• Develop 2D/3D civil models, site layouts, and design drawings using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Carry out drainage and hydraulic modelling using MicroDrainage or similar tools.
• Support structural assessments and foundation design using packages such as STAAD, Tekla, or Robot Structural Analysis (where required).
• Coordinate designs with MEICA, electrical, structural, and process engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle including concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
• Assess buildability, sequence considerations, and temporary works requirements to ensure deliverable, safe, and cost-effective designs.
• Review subcontractor/supplier technical information and ensure compliance with project design requirements.
• Support preparation of tender documentation, BoQs, design reports, and technical submissions.
• Respond to site queries, provide design clarifications, and update drawings or specifications as required during construction.
• Contribute to CDM design risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZCON processes, and project close-out including as-built documentation.

Experience Required

• Proven civil engineering experience within the power, water, utilities, or process engineering sectors, ideally with EPC or MEICA-integrated project exposure.
• Strong technical background in civil and structural design including earthworks, reinforced concrete, drainage, ducting, and site infrastructure.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroDrainage, STAAD, Tekla, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations, and relevant industry guidance.
• Ability to prepare, review, and check engineering calculations, drawings, models, and technical documentation.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and client representatives.

These will be 12-month renewable contracts and are outside IR35.

If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold on (phone number removed) for further information.