22 civil engineer jobs found

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (outside IR35) Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid) Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH possible for the right candidate) About the Role: You'll be involved in varied and high-impact projects across the regulated water industry, including: Sewage treatment works upgrades Clean water main replacements IED schemes at sewage treatment works CSO upgrades and storm storage solutionsThis is a chance to deliver technical excellence on essential UK infrastructure. About the Client: Our client is a respected engineering design consultancy working across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a growing workload and strong reputation, they offer a supportive and collaborative team culture. Wellbeing is central to their values - they've created a safe, fair, and positive environment where people thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality civil engineering design...

Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, Leeds or Edinburgh (2-3 days per week) | Manchester, Birmingham and London also considered Contract: Initial 6 Months Rate: £40-45 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37.5 The role We are seeking experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineers to support the delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects across the UK. Working on transmission substations ranging from 132kV to 400kV, you will be involved in FEED and detailed design activities, supporting projects through tender and construction phases. Key Responsibilities ·Civil and structural design for transmission substation projects ·Production of calculations, reports and construction-ready documentation ·Development of FEED and detailed design packages ·Coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams ·Support design delivery through tender and construction stages Requirements ·Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering ·Detailed...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit a Quality Control Engineer on a 6 month rolling contract for its Plymouth site. The Quality Control Engineer provides the opportunity to work on a key national project, gaining valuable experience with a reputable company. This position also comes with a high chance of extension. Key skills required for the Quality Control Engineer role Must have experience working on large heavy civils projects and overseeing quality on heavy civils projects. A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, or Quality, or related subject is desired. Must be a UK national. Location and timeframe of the Quality Control Engineer role Plymouth. Inside IR35. Start date asap, latest end of June. 6 Month rolling contract with likely extension. Site based position, Monday - Friday.Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age,...

Opportunities, inside IR35, are available for skilled Section Engineers, who have progressed from Site Engineering delivering major multimillion infrastructure project for tier one civil engineering contractors. Previous experience on nuclear, power stations, energy plants or any other major industrial project, would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities: Manage the setting out and as-built records Support the Site engineering team in all of their duties. Support the coordination of materials, equipment, and workforce on site Deliver clear and timely updates on project progress and performance Prepare and manage quality assurance documentation including ITPs, inspections, NCRs, and TQs Maintain site diaries and project records Assist with weekly planning and performance tracking (KPIs) Contribute to safety documentation including RAMS, temporary works briefs, permits, and incident reports Oversee weekly commercial reporting including waste management Reconcile...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor progress and ensure timely...

Senior Site Engineer - Contract (2 Months initially) Locations: Multiple sites across Scotland & the North East Day Rate: £350-£400 PAYE (Inside IR35) Start Date: 1 June 2026 We're seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to provide short‑term cover across a portfolio of active civil engineering and energy project sites. This role is ideal for someone who can step into fast‑moving environments to keep projects running smoothly. You'll be supporting several live sites, so flexibility to travel and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. Key Responsibilities Temporary Works Coordination - oversight and coordination of temporary works activities Quality Assurance - ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards Check Sheets - completion and management of site documentation Lift Plans - reviewing and supporting lift planning activities Setting Out - delivering accurate setting out across various work packages Requirements Senior...

Project Procurement Manager Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 6-9 Month Rolling - Inside IR35 Rate: Umbrella : £54/hr or £40 per hour -PAYE We're working with a world-leading organisation in the Energy sector, delivering cutting-edge products, solutions, and services across the full energy value chain. They are seeking a skilled Project Procurement Manager to support high-value, complex projects. The Role As a Project Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier engagement, and driving value across engineered and bespoke product environments. Key Focus Areas We are particularly interested in candidates with: Strong Project Procurement experience within complex delivery environments Progression towards or completion of CIPS (Level 6 / MCIPS preferred) Experience sourcing engineered or bespoke products / solutions Background in Civil Construction (highly desirable) - though other industries will be considered.Key...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working (ideally 3 days per week onsite – can be some flex on this) Job Role: To design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements. To support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle. Key Responsibilities: Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes Support all aspects of product configuration Use of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems) Designing to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards Technical presentations to customers Interfacing with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other sites Working closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products Liaise with other sites to assist with the...

Senior Project Engineer - EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Malton, North Yorkshire | Hybrid (2 days on-site, 2 days remote) 12‑month contract | Inside IR35 | Rate: Negotiable Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - EC&I, to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated industrial environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong engineer to play a key role across the full project lifecycle, contributing to high‑profile, safety‑critical programmes. The role In this role, the Senior Project Engineer / EC&I Engineer, will identify functional requirements and stakeholder needs, manage engineering support to projects and contribute to Project Execution Plans, including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. You will lead concept and detailed design activities, produce and approve technical specifications and oversee contractors' design and construction activities....

Senior Design Engineer About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist team delivering world-class landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft. You will play a key role across the full product life cycle, from early concept development through to detail design and in-service support, working to demanding customer and industry standards in a highly collaborative engineering environment. Contract Details Location - Cheltenham, UK Duration - 12 months Working Pattern - Hybrid - 3 days from home / 2 days in office Engagement Type - Inside IR35 What You'll Be Doing *Lead and support concept-to-detail design activities across the full life cycle of landing gear programmes, ensuring technical integrity at every stage. *Manage and support all aspects of product configuration, maintaining accurate and controlled documentation throughout. *Apply current design technology, including CATIA V5 3D modelling, 2D draughting, CAD tools and data...

Business Architect - Nuclear New Build Programme - £700-£725 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working from a site near Leiston - 2-3 days a week on site- 6 months inital contract with extension being highly likely.  We are supporting a leading organisation within the UK nuclear new build sector in the search for an experienced Business Architect to join a major, nationally significant infrastructure programme. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a complex, safety-critical environment, shaping the business architecture that underpins large-scale nuclear construction and long-term operational capability. The successful candidate will likely come from a Business Analyst background and will have progressed into business architecture, enterprise change, or senior transformation roles within highly regulated industries. The Opportunity -  You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, delivery partners, and suppliers to define and shape early-stage project...

Job Title: Principal Clean Water Modeller Salary: £60ph (dependent on experience) Location: UK - Flexible / Hybrid Working Type: Contract - 6-12 Months, Inside IR35 About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Clean Water Modeller to provide technical leadership across a range of clean water network modelling projects. The successful candidate will support planning, resilience, operational strategy, and capital delivery programmes, whilst ensuring high-quality modelling outputs and technical assurance standards are maintained. This is an excellent opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects within a highly collaborative and technically focused environment. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering sustainable solutions across the water, environment, and infrastructure sectors. They are recognised for delivering innovative, future-focused projects that improve resilience and...

Are you a Quantity surveyor looking for your next contract position?   Have you previously worked on rail civil based projects?   Location: Remote (UK-wide) Contract length: Ongoing/ Project-by-Project Assignments IR35: Inside & Outside IR35 opportunities   I am currently working with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure client who is building a pipeline of experienced freelance Measurement Quantity Surveyors ahead of increased project demand forecast for 2026. This is not a single live vacancy. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to be considered for ongoing freelance assignments on a project-by-project basis as requirements arise. All work is fully remote, offering flexibility across the UK.   As Quantity Surveyor, you will:   ·Carry out detailed measurement work across civil engineering and infrastructure projects ·Work in line with CESMM (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement) ·Produce accurate quantity take-offs and measurement...

Junior Engineering Surveyor Great Missenden 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 £130 – £175 per day PAYE (excluding holiday pay) We are currently supporting a major infrastructure contractor delivering one of the UK’s largest civil engineering projects and are looking to recruit a Junior Engineering Surveyor to join their established site engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious surveying professional looking to further develop their experience within large-scale infrastructure, rail and civil engineering projects. The Role: The successful candidate will support the Engineering Surveying team in carrying out site surveys in line with project procedures, health & safety standards and engineering requirements. The role will involve assisting with setting out, control networks, laser scanning, survey data capture and reporting across a live construction environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with engineering surveying activities across the...

Job Title: General Foreman/ Foreperson Location: Aylesbury Rate: Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella Length 3mths  Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a highways project.  Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinating subcontractor teams and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential in driving works forward and maintaining a productive site culture. Requirements You must have a solid background in civil engineering, with experience in highways or heavy civils projects. Previous work with Tier 1 contractors is preffered. SMSTS, CSCS (Supervisor/NVQ Level 3) and...

PMO / Project Coordinator (Client side) - Construction/Infrastructure Temporary Contract inside IR35 starting ASAP until May 2027 40 hours per week. Location - Solihull Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned manufacturing client for a PMO/Project Coordinator with a background in delivering infrastructure projects (i.e. electrical, mechanical, civil etc) within an industrial/manufacturing environment. Key experience includes having experience of the CDM regulations (in particular safety legislation) and experience of implementing RIBA “Plan of Work” process. This role will take responsibility for the projects coordination support, documents and process control and compliance quality assurance of multiple Infrastructure Engineering projects. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Support PMO Governance Control activities for infrastructure Projects within Manufacturing plants, using both internal and external stakeholders as required. Support a...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airfield Systems) to join a major UK airport, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound capital investment programme focused on enhancing critical airport infrastructure and operational efficiency. This role sits within a dynamic construction and project delivery environment and will play a pivotal role in leading the design of large-scale, strategically important airfield systems projects (typically £100m-£150m+). The Role As the Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager, you will lead design management activities from project inception through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with operational requirements. You'll manage a small team of Design Management professionals and act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external design consultants and contractors. Key...

Earthworks Section Engineer – Hinkley Point C  Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Contract: Long‑term freelance IR35: Inside IR35 Sector: Major Civils / Earthworks / Nuclear New Build Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Earthworks Section Engineer to join the delivery team on the landmark Hinkley Point C project. This is a major opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Oversee earthworks operations including excavation, filling, compaction and material management. Produce and review task briefs, ITPs, method statements and risk assessments. Manage site engineers and ensure all surveying, setting‑out and quality documentation is completed accurately. Ensure works comply with design specifications, engineering standards and safety requirements. Coordinate with construction teams, planners, designers and subcontractors. Monitor progress, report on daily...

PMO Analyst (PMO & Operations) Belfast 12 – 24 Month Contract Inside IR35   We are seeking a Security Performance and Project Lead to join the Physical Security Team at an Aerospace company based in Belfast. You will be the administrative and project engine room of the department.   Please note: This is not a guarding or cyber-security position. This is a hybrid Project Coordinator, Data Analyst, and PMO role focused on upgrading physical security infrastructure, tracking multi-million-pound capital budgets (Capex), and auditing third-party security partners.   Your Responsibilities Coordinate and manage physical security infrastructure projects (such as CCTV, access control, and facility upgrades) from inception to completion. Own the department’s data as you will compile weekly KPI reports, monitor SLAs, and manage the Active Risk Management (ARM) register. Conduct process audits and confirmations on third-party security and fire partners to ensure total compliance and...

Health & Safety Manager – Major Civils (Contract) Location: London Assignment Rate: £500 – £600 per day (Inside IR35) Job type: Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site We are supporting a client organisation delivering one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a contract basis. This role is operationally focused, with a strong site presence required to support live major civils works, while also allowing flexibility through a hybrid working arrangement. The position is suited to candidates with genuine major civils experience. Consultancy or light construction backgrounds will not be suitable. The Role You will operate as a site-embedded Health & Safety Manager, working closely with construction managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Tier 1 standards. The role balances hands-on site...