Senior Civil Design Engineer - Contract

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer for a contract role in Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will lead civil infrastructure design, including highways, drainage and external works, across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.

The position requires a consultancy background, ability to manage packages from concept to detailed design and construction, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions on

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10 years' experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Strong highways, drainage and infrastructure design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and regulations.
• Experience delivering design packages for commercial, industrial or residential schemes.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical deliverables.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil infrastructure design packages from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Undertake highways, drainage, external works and related infrastructure design.
• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Produce designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and clients.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee junior engineers and technicians.
• Manage project deliverables, programmes and resources to meet deadlines.
• Attend design coordination meetings and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UK standards, regulations and industry best practices.
• Support delivery of technically challenging infrastructure projects.

Skills

Civil design

Highways design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Vehicle Tracking

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Flood Risk Assessments

UK design standards

Independent work

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Vehicle Tracking

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Contract

Location: Hertfordshire

Job Type: Contract

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Design

Location: Hybrid

Duration: 6 months (initial)

Rate: £40-55 Per Hour / Outside of IR35

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer for a contract opportunity with an established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Civil Design Engineer with a consultancy background to take a leading role in delivering infrastructure designs across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in highways, drainage and civil infrastructure design, with the ability to manage projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Undertake highways, drainage, external works and associated infrastructure design.
• Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and technical reports.
• Produce and oversee designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee the work of junior engineers and technicians.
• Manage project deliverables, programmes and resources to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Attend design coordination meetings and liaise directly with clients and external stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations and industry best practices.
• Support the delivery of technically challenging infrastructure projects.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally 10 years' experience within a civil infrastructure design
• Strong technical experience in highways, drainage and civil engineering infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle Tracking and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards and engineering regulations.
• Experience delivering civil engineering design packages across commercial, industrial or residential developments.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
• Experience using Revit, Navisworks or InfraWorks.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and collaborative design environments.
• Experience in engineering due diligence and pre-development infrastructure assessments.
• Previous experience leading project teams or managing client relationships.

The Contract

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer who can integrate quickly into an established design team and contribute immediately to ongoing infrastructure projects.

You will have the opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting schemes, taking responsibility for key design packages and supporting successful project delivery.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer with strong UK consultancy experience and are considering your next contract opportunity in Hertfordshire area