Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering consultancy is seeking a Contract Senior Civil Engineer in Manchester with strong experience in residential infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes detailed design, technical approvals, and stakeholder liaising. Candidates should have a proven track record in UK consultancy and familiarity with relevant agreements. This long-term contract offers competitive rates and hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates should be ready for immediate engagement.

Benefits

Long-term contract opportunity

Hybrid working

Competitive day rate

Outside IR35 engagement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer within a UK consultancy.
• Strong background in residential development design.
• Solid working knowledge of S38, S278 and S104 agreements.
• Able to work autonomously in a contract role.

Responsibilities

• Detailed highways and drainage design for residential developments.
• Preparation and submission of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 technical approval packages.
• Supporting projects from detailed design through to technical approval.
• Liaison with local authorities, water companies and external stakeholders.
• Providing technical input and oversight where required.

Skills

Senior Civil Engineering

Residential development design

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Contract Senior Civil Engineer — Manchester (Hybrid Working) — Contract | Outside IR35 (likely) — Competitive day rate

A well-established UK engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Contract Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of residential infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on design role with a strong pipeline of work and flexible hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Detailed highways and drainage design for residential developments
• Preparation and submission of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 technical approval packages
• Supporting projects from detailed design through to technical approval
• Liaison with local authorities, water companies and external stakeholders
• Providing technical input and oversight where required

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer within a UK consultancy
• Strong background in residential development design
• Solid working knowledge of S38, S278 and S104 agreements
• Able to work autonomously in a contract role
• Experience using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD (or similar)

Benefits

• Long-term contract opportunity
• Hybrid working (Manchester office with flexibility)
• Competitive day rate
• Outside IR35 engagement (subject to assessment)

If you’re a Contract Senior Civil Engineer with strong residential infrastructure experience and availability in the near term, this is an excellent opportunity.

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