27 senior drainage engineer jobs found

We are currently looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 consultancy in Cardiff. You'll be working across a range of major infrastructure frameworks, delivering drainage and SuDS design on high-profile projects. £50 - £60 per hour / £375 - £450 per day (Inside IR35) Inside IR35 Initial 6 month contract, likely continual extensions through a healthy pipeline. Start date ASAP Key Responsibilities Lead the design of drainage and SuDS systems in line with UK and European standards Produce and review calculations, reports, and technical designs Prepare drainage strategies and support flood risk assessments Liaise with local authorities, sewer operators, and environmental bodies (e.g. EA, NRW) Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects Requirements Degree qualified (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering or Environmental discipline Chartered or working towards (ICE, CIWEM or similar) Strong experience in drainage and SuDS...

We are currently looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 consultancy in Liverpool OR Wymondham. You'll be working across a range of major infrastructure frameworks, delivering drainage and SuDS design on high-profile projects. £50 - £60 per hour / £375 - £450 per day (Inside IR35) Inside IR35 Initial 6 month contract, likely continual extensions through a healthy pipeline. Start date ASAP Key Responsibilities Lead the design of drainage and SuDS systems in line with UK and European standards Produce and review calculations, reports, and technical designs Prepare drainage strategies and support flood risk assessments Liaise with local authorities, sewer operators, and environmental bodies (e.g. EA, NRW) Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects Requirements Degree qualified (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering or Environmental discipline Chartered or working towards (ICE, CIWEM or similar) Strong experience in...

Senior Drainage Engineer Contract - Inside IR35 Rate: £400.00 - £450.00 per day (Umbrella PAYE) Length: 6 Month Initial Contract Hours: 37.5 Per Week Locations: · Speke, Liverpool · Wymondham, Norfolk Arrangement: Hybrid Working - Typically 2-3 Days Per Week in the Office Driving Licence Required: Yes (for project/site travel, mileage claimable) Are you an experienced drainage design engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? This role is suited to a Senior Drainage Engineer with strong technical expertise in drainage and SuDS design, who enjoys taking ownership of design delivery across infrastructure projects. You will be working on a variety of civil engineering schemes, contributing to drainage strategy development, detailed design, and coordination with wider multidisciplinary teams. The position requires someone confident in delivering high-quality drainage solutions from concept through to detailed design, with the ability to manage technical outputs...

Are you a skilled Site Engineer ready to take the lead on a S278 works infrastructure scheme ? We’re looking for a Senior Site Engineer to spearhead delivery on a major civil infrastructure scheme. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead engineering delivery across all infrastructure works * Set out for drainage systems and infrastructure roads * Manage QA documentation, survey control, benchmark integrity, and as-builts * Liaise with client-side engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to resolve site queries * Deliver accurate daily reporting to site/project management What We’re Looking For * Strong independent delivery skills and an eye for detail * Experience with complex highways and infrastructure schemes * Confident communicator * Available for an imminent start This is a rewarding freelance role for a confident and capable Senior Site Engineer OWN KIT preferred but not essential

Senior Civil Engineer - Data Centre Civils Package Location: London (Vine Street) | 1 day per week in office - 4 days WFH Contract: Initial 6 Months Rate: £40-45 per hour (Outside IR35) Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri The role This is an opportunity to support the delivery of a data centre civils package. Fit best for an experienced Civil Engineer to join on a contract basis. This is a strong chance for a Senior Engineer who can hit the ground running, supporting civils design around a high-profile data centre project. The requirement has arisen due to workload demand and the client's current use of Site3D, meaning additional Civil 3D capability is required within the team. You will be responsible for supporting the civils design elements around the data centre development, including drainage design inside and outside of the building, as well as associated infrastructure works. Key Responsibilities · Civil engineering design support for data centre infrastructure projects · Delivery...

TLG Infrastructure are currently recruiting for 1 Senior Engineer and 2 Site Engineer's to work on a large Civils and Infratsructure package of works. The right people will ideally have expeirence in groundworks including drainage, roads, sewers, asphalt, foundations and minor S278 works. Senior Engineer Key focus on site supporting and directing Site Engineers across sections Working close with Agent supporting on programme deliverables on a daily/ weekly basis Ensuring quality in Site Engineers work as per the design Ensuring construction work complies with design requirements, regulations, and quality standards. Resolving technical issues on site and proposing engineering solutions. Coordinating surveys, setting out, and as-built records.Site Engineer Experience using a Leica instrument setting out on groundworks and civils projects Marking lines, levels, coordinates, and reference points on site Identifying and reporting discrepancies between drawings and site conditions...

Job Role: Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer Location: Reading Rate: £45.00 - £53.00 per hour Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 months (6 months considered) Hours: 36-40 hours per week Working Arrangement: The wider team typically works 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Open to discussions on this and can be flexible. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing consultancy delivering a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with developers, planners, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver innovative and value-engineered infrastructure solutions. You will play a key role within the Civil Infrastructure team, helping to shape technical delivery, mentor junior engineers and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to construction. This position is particularly suited to a...

Job Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Remote Rate: £45.00 - £50 per hour Outside IR35 Contract duration: 6 months + Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering highway and infrastructure schemes from concept through to construction, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders to provide innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities ·Deliver highway, active travel and infrastructure design projects through concept, planning, preliminary and detailed design stages. ·Prepare construction-ready highway and drainage designs that meet relevant safety, quality and compliance standards. ·Produce detailed drainage designs, profiles and schedules for culverts, channels, manholes and pipe networks. ·Develop drainage strategies and support the delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). ·Guide clients through project feasibility, planning and...

Job Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Any of the following (Ideally 1 day per week in an office, but this can be negotiable) - London, Southampton, Bristol, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester Rate: £45.00 - £50 per hour Outside IR35 Contract duration: 6 months + Hours per week: 37.5 We are seeking a talented Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing and highly respected infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, industrial and public sector developments, delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions from concept through to completion. You'll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary environment where your technical expertise, leadership skills and commercial awareness will have a direct impact on project success and business growth.   The Opportunity As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure...

Site Engineer Location: Suffolk Rate: £390–£450 per day (DOE) Contract Duration: 18 Months Start Date: 2 Weeks About the Role We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a civil engineering and infrastructure project on behalf of our client. Working closely with the Main Contractor, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale scheme involving highways, drainage, utilities, and earthworks. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly competent site engineer looking for a long-term freelance assignment with a reputable contractor. Project Scope The project includes: * Road and highway construction * Deep drainage installation * Surface water and foul drainage works * Utility and service diversions * Earthworks and infrastructure packages * Extensive quality assurance and quality control requirements Key Responsibilities * Setting out and surveying for various infrastructure works * Managing and maintaining accurate site records *...

Site Engineer / Senior Engineer  Requirement: 5 days per week on site Status: Inside IR35  Rate - Depending on experience (discuss on application)  Length - 12mths  Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team delivering significant highways and infrastructure works. I'm particularly keen to speak with engineers who have a strong background in highways construction and utilities coordination. This is a great opportunity for an Engineer to work alongside the permanent team, providing guidance and support to junior memmbers of the team while remaining hands-on in the role. This is a self delivered project, so we're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is confindent to lead.  Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including...

Senior Setting Out Engineer – RAF Lakenheath (18-Month Contract) Location: RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk Duration: 18 Months Start Date: Approximately 2 Weeks Rate: Competitive (DOE) UPTO £450 p/day We are seeking an experienced Senior Setting Out Engineer to join a major infrastructure project at RAF Lakenheath. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on a high-profile scheme with a well-established contractor. The successful candidate must be exceptionally diligent, highly accurate, and capable of delivering setting out works to the highest standards. Scope of Works: * Setting out for roads and infrastructure packages * Deep drainage works * Extensive ducting installations * As-built surveys and quality assurance checks * Ensuring all setting out is completed accurately and in line with project specifications Requirements: * Proven experience as a Senior Setting Out Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects * Strong background in roads,...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Contract Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer London Immediate Start Long term contractc £50-55 p/h (Inside IR35)  Contract Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer  A Global multi discipline engineering consultancy based in Central London is looking to hire multiple Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineers on a contract basis due to a number of significant project wins.  Our client has won a significant number of projects both in the UK and UAE and need expert help to deliver on these challenging and complex projects.  Successful applicants must have excellent Infodrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience and be used to working on projects of significant scale.  Previous experience of working on UAE projects would be a distinct advantage.   Successful applicants will have a minimum of 5-8 years relevant experience.  Any individual from a strong technical background in a core infrastructure disciplines such as Highways, Utilities or Sustainable Drainage would fit the role well....

Job Title: Chargehand/Supervisor Civil Engineer Sector: Civil Engineering & Surfacing Operatives Location: Bodmin Base Contract Type: Temporary Salary / Pay Rate: £37,175 – £42,656 TBC Start Date: TBC Duration (if applicable): ongoing Working Hours / Pattern Monday to Friday 45 hours per week Key Responsibilities: * Lead and supervise a small team (up to 6 operatives) * Deliver high-quality civils work (kerbing, drainage, hand-laid tarmac) * Plan and coordinate plant, materials, and daily site activities * Conduct briefings and maintain accurate records * Ensure compliance with RAMS and safe working practices * Read and interpret utility drawings and plans Essential: * CSCS Card, NRSWA Operative * Full UK Driving Licence (LGV desirable) * Ability to securely park a 3.5t vehicle Desirable: * SSSTS * Small plant operation (dumper, mini excavator, roller) Must hold relevant valid tickets to operate machines A vehicle will be provided as part...

The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation for delivering water, environmental, utilities, flood defence, and heavy civils projects across the UK. The business is recognised for successfully delivering complex infrastructure schemes, including water treatment facilities, pipelines, drainage systems, reinforced concrete structures, and major groundworks packages. With a strong order book and long-standing relationships with key utility clients, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team on a significant water infrastructure project. The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a civils and groundworks package on a live Water Treatment Works project in South Gloucestershire. You will oversee all site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality...

My client is a leading contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete an 8 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

My client is a leading contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete an 8 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Civils Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) on a 6 month contract based in Norfolk This role falls OUTSIDE IR35 Job Purpose Act as the appointed Contractor Design Approval Engineer for civil engineering design on National Grid substation projects, providing independent technical assurance and approval of contractor-produced civil designs to confirm compliance with National Grid specifications, statutory requirements, and project-specific design criteria prior to construction. Key Responsibilities · Review and approve civil design submissions produced by contractors/designers for substation works, including foundations, cable trenches and ducting, drainage, retaining structures, access roads, hardstanding, and security fencing/palisade. · Check designs for compliance with National Grid technical specifications (NGTS), ESI standards, relevant British/European codes (e.g., Eurocodes), and project employer's requirements. ·...