Contract Senior Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Contract Senior Civil Engineer for projects in Central London. The role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work on impactful urban development projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' UK experience in civil engineering consultancy.
• Strong proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage.
• Experience working on residential/commercial development-led infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design drainage systems including SuDS and site-wide infrastructure.
• Liaison with local authorities for S38, S278 approvals.
• Technical modelling using Civil 3D and MicroDrainage.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Proactive Mindset

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Job description

Job Description

Contract Senior Civil Engineer - Central London
Outside IR35 | £35-£40/hour | Design-Led Projects | Hybrid Working

I'm supporting an award-winning, design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy in their search for an experienced Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join their central London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable, hands-on engineer to support a busy pipeline of high-quality development projects on a flexible, outside IR35 basis. The consultancy is known for its creative, collaborative approach and strong partnerships with leading architects and developers.

The Role:
You'll work as part of a skilled civils team on a mix of urban development and refurbishment schemes, supporting both design and delivery. The role offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of drainage systems including SuDS




• Site-wide drainage and retrofit infrastructure




• Drainage Statements and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)




• Design of private roads to adoptable standards




• Liaison with local authorities for S38, S278 approvals




• Vehicle tracking and swept path analysis




• Technical modelling using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage (or InfoDrainage)

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 5 years' UK experience in civil engineering consultancy




• Strong proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage (or equivalent)




• Experience working on residential/commercial development-led infrastructure




• Good communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision




• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset

Contract Details:

• Outside IR35




• £35-£40/hour (DOE)




• Hybrid working (central London office as needed)




• Initial 3-6 month contract with strong extension potential




• Immediate start available

This is a great fit for a contract civil engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, design-focused environment with minimal red tape and solid team support.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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