Contract Senior Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Central London seeks a Contract Senior Civil Engineer for design-led projects. The role involves working on urban development and refurbishment schemes, offering autonomy and a chance to impact high-profile projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of UK experience and proficiency in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage. This contract offers hybrid working and strong extension potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' UK experience in civil engineering consultancy.
• Strong proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Delivery-focused mindset

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Job description

Contract Senior Civil Engineer - Central London
Outside IR- 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 diversity 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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