Senior Civil Design Engineer (Contract) – Remote

Strata Consulting; Exeter; On-site; GBP 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

6-month contract

Outside IR35

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Exeter is seeking an experienced Contract Civil Design Engineer to support a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use infrastructure projects. This hands-on role runs from feasibility to detailed design and approvals, in a consultancy known for design excellence.

The position offers remote working, competitive hourly rates (£45–£50), outside IR35, and an initial six-month term with strong extension potential.

Qualifications

• Strong UK consultancy background in civil engineering design.
• Proven experience delivering residential infrastructure & drainage projects.
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a contract role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential & mixed-use developments.
• Design foul and surface water systems using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.
• Produce highways, levels, earthworks and estate road designs using Civil 3D.
• Prepare drawings, calculations and reports for S104, S38 and S278 approvals.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers and internal project teams.
• Manage workload independently across live schemes.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Drainage design

UK standards

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

CausaWay Flow

Job description

Strata Consulting in Exeter is seeking an experienced Contract Civil Design Engineer to support a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use infrastructure projects. This hands-on role runs from feasibility to detailed design and approvals, in a consultancy known for design excellence.

The position offers remote working, competitive hourly rates (£45–£50), outside IR35, and an initial six-month term with strong extension potential.