Senior Civil Engineer

Posted 26 February 2026
Salary £35 - 44 per hour
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000064844

Job description

Location: London (2-3 days in office)
Contract Type: Long-term contract (Outside IR35)
Hours: 40 per week
Equipment: To be supplied by company
 
About the Role:

We are currently seeking a talented Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to join a well-established consultancy based in London. The role involves working on a variety of development infrastructure projects, including drainage strategies and flood risk assessments. The successful candidate will have strong experience using Civil 3D and Infodrainage software, and will play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure solutions for both public and private sector clients.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
·Design and manage infrastructure projects for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
·Prepare drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, and other associated reports.
·Utilise Civil 3D and Infodrainage to model and design drainage systems.
·Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, planners, and other engineers.
·Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support project delivery from inception to completion.
·Ensure that designs comply with relevant legislation and best practices, including SUDS and flood risk management protocols.
·Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project success.
·Review and assess drainage and flood risk design submissions, offering solutions to any challenges.


Key Requirements:
 
·Proven experience in civil engineering, specifically within development infrastructure projects.
·Strong proficiency in Civil 3D and Infodrainage for drainage design and flood risk assessments.
·Experience in preparing drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, and related documentation.
·Familiarity with relevant UK regulations, including those concerning drainage, flood risk, and environmental sustainability.
·Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
·Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
·For Senior Civil Engineer applicants: Previous experience in leading and mentoring junior engineers.
 
Desirable Skills:
 
·Experience with other software tools, such as MicroDrainage and AutoCAD.
·A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in advancing the engineering industry.
·Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., ICE) is advantageous but not essential.
 
Contract Details:


·Long-term contract role (Outside IR35).
·Ideally 2-3 days a week in the London office, with flexibility for remote work.
·Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on 02393 876025 for more information.
 
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