Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Consulting; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Long-term contract potential

Supportive consultancy environment

Job summary

An established engineering design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer on a contract basis to lead highways and infrastructure design in Guildford. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and involves managing S278 design projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UK civil engineering, experience with Civil 3D, and the ability to work autonomously in a contract environment. Competitive contract rates and long-term opportunities across various sectors are available.

Qualifications

• Strong UK civil engineering consultancy background.
• Proven experience delivering S278 highway designs.
• Confident user of Civil 3D for highways and infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of UK design standards and approval processes.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a contract environment.
• Able to attend the Guildford office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver highways and infrastructure design works across multiple sectors.
• Take responsibility for S278 highway design, including technical approvals and coordination.
• Manage schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.
• Manage schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery
• Liaise with local authorities, clients and internal project teams
• Provide technical guidance and oversight where required

Skills

Civil engineering consultancy background

S278 highway design

Civil 3D proficiency

Understanding of UK design standards

Autonomous working

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – Contract

Highways & Infrastructure Design
Guildford (Hybrid Working)

An established engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of highways and infrastructure design across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The role is based from the Guildford office with a hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility while remaining closely integrated with the design team. Projects span residential, commercial, solar and wider energy developments, providing a varied and technically engaging workload.

The Role

• Lead and deliver highways and infrastructure design works across multiple sectors
• Take responsibility for S278 highway design, including technical approvals and coordination
• Produce and review detailed designs, drawings and calculations using Civil 3D
• Manage schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery
• Liaise with local authorities, clients and internal project teams
• Provide technical guidance and oversight where required

About You

• Strong UK civil engineering consultancy background
• Proven experience delivering S278 highway designs
• Confident user of Civil 3D for highways and infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of UK design standards and approval processes
• Comfortable working autonomously in a contract environment
• Able to attend the Guildford office on a hybrid basis

What’s on Offer

• Competitive contract rate (Outside IR35 where applicable)
• Hybrid working with office base in Guildford
• Long-term contract potential
• Varied project portfolio across residential, commercial and energy sectors
• Supportive, well-structured consultancy environment