Contract Senior Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Central London is seeking a Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile urban development projects with a focus on design and delivery. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in civil engineering consultancy and be proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage. The position is hybrid, outside IR35, and offers competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design of drainage systems including SuDS.
• Liaison with local authorities for S38, S278 approvals.
• Technical modelling using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage.

Skills

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Communication

Proactive mindset

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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