254 civil engineer jobs found

Role: Principal Civil Engineer Location: Derby Rate: Up To £70 p/h - Inside IR35 (Depending on experience) Duration: 12 months+ Sector: Water/Wastewater Treatment (Non-Infrastructure)   Are you a Chartered Engineer/Principal level Engineer looking for a new challenge to assist with wastewater treatment schemes nationwide?   Carrington West are working with a leading D&B Contractor who are delivering major design schemes within the water & wastewater sector from offices in Derby. We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer from the Water/wastewater background who has experience in detailed design and is able to assist the consultancy with design review and submission.   At present, the business has an opportunity between the Senior Engineers and Director level where you can add tremendous value assisting in the key design reviews for Water/Wastewater Treatment Projects on behalf of Severn Trent Water, you may also be needed to assist with concept and detailed...

Role: Principal Civil Engineer Location: Manchester Rate: Up To £70 p/h - Inside IR35 (Depending on experience) Duration: 12 months+ Sector: Water/Wastewater Treatment (Non-Infrastructure)   Are you a Chartered Engineer/Principal level Engineer looking for a new challenge to assist with wastewater treatment schemes nationwide?   Carrington West are working with a leading D&B Contractor who are delivering major design schemes within the water & wastewater sector from offices in Manchester. We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer from the Water/wastewater background who has experience in detailed design and is able to assist the consultancy with design review and submission.   At present, the business has an opportunity between the Senior Engineers and Director level where you can add tremendous value assisting in the key design reviews for Water/Wastewater Treatment Projects on behalf of utility companies nationwide, you may also be needed to assist with...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support a portfolio of National Grid infrastructure projects. The role involves leading the civil and structural design elements for substation, overhead line, and other transmission‑related assets, ensuring compliance with National Grid's technical specifications and governance processes. This is an Outside IR35 contract position, offering hybrid working with on‑site collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead and produce civil and structural designs for National Grid transmission projects (substations, foundations, compounds, cable routes, OHL works, access roads, drainage, etc.). Ensure all designs comply with National Grid TP / TS standards and relevant industry codes (BS EN, Eurocodes). Prepare design calculations, sketches, reports, specifications, and technical documentation. Manage design risk assessments and contribute to CDM compliance. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, geotechnical,...

A well-established, design-led civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Senior Civil Engineer on a long-term, Outside IR35 basis. This is a fully remote role with a strong pipeline of secured work across commercial, industrial and data centre developments. The Role You’ll take ownership of infrastructure packages from concept through detailed design, with a particular focus on: Detailed levels strategy Surface & foul drainage design Drainage slope design and optimisation External works coordination Technical delivery for planning and construction stages Projects include large commercial schemes, industrial developments and major data centre infrastructure. Software MicroDrainage (essential) What We’re Looking For Proven UK development infrastructure experience Strong background in commercial / industrial schemes Confident working autonomously in a remote environment Able to deliver technically sound, buildable drainage and...

Your new company Hays is partnered with a UK Trust that owns and manages 2000 miles of waterway, and the vast majority of this is open to navigation and used and enjoyed by many thousands of people on boats every day. A small part of the network is not currently open to navigation, and these sections are generally classed as unrestored. The financial position of the Trust is such that it cannot restore these sections back to a full navigable standard, although their towpaths remain open to walkers and the canals in general provide a habitat for wildlife. Most unrestored sections of canal have a restoration society associated with them and these societies aspire to restore their section of canal back to a full navigable standard. These societies generally comprise a good number of volunteers, who between them have much knowledge and experience in a wide variety of roles, from engineering to fundraising and ecology to construction. From time to time, they approach the Trust with...

Job Title: Lead Civil Engineer Rate: £50 - £60 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Birmingham / Glasgow / Chester / Leeds (Flexible UK base / hybrid) Type: Contract - Inside IR35, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking Lead Civil Engineers to join their Delivery group, working on non-infrastructure UK water engineering projects. You will act as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role, developing and applying advanced engineering techniques, while guiding project teams to deliver high-quality outputs. About the Client: Our client is part of a global engineering and environmental group, delivering projects in over 100 countries. They combine innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, offering employees opportunities to work on exciting projects worldwide while supporting flexible and hybrid working patterns in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and engineering codes. Prepare calculations and...

Job Title: Civil Engineer – Water Metering Location: Northwest England (Manchester) Salary: Competitive rates and progression Training & Skills: Full Training provided for the right candidate Role Overview We are recruiting Civil Engineers to support delivery of the Smart Metering Programme, a key investment programme focused on reducing leakage, improving network resilience. The role involves undertaking civil activities, and reinstatement in the public highway. All works must be delivered in accordance with technical standards, Street Works legislation, and performance targets. Van, fuel card and tools provided Training start date: 20th April. Work start date: 6th May Key Responsibilities * Deliver smart meter installations to specifications * Undertake associated civil works including excavation, pipe exposure, chamber alterations, and reinstatement * Carry out works safely and compliantly as a NRSWA qualified Civil Operative * Ensure all...

Contract Civil Engineer (Drainage Design) - Outside IR35 Rate: £35-£45 per hour Contract Length: Minimum 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are working with a well-established, design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy known for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors. Due to increased workload, they are looking for an experienced Contract Civil Engineer with a strong focus on drainage design to support project delivery over an initial 6-month period. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of surface water and foul drainage systems Prepare detailed drainage strategies, calculations, and reports Design SuDS solutions in line with current UK standards and best practice Liaise with local authorities, water companies, and external stakeholders (e.g. Section 104/106 agreements) Support projects from concept through to detailed design and construction Requirements Proven experience in drainage design within a...

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...

I'm currently working with a client within the UK water sector that is looking to hire a Principle Civil Engineer at design level. This is a hands-on engineering design roles focused on water and wastewater treatment projects, supporting the delivery of cost effective and buildable technical solutions within a multi-disciplinary environment. Typical responsibilities include: Producing and developing civil engineering design layouts for water/wastewater infrastructure Working closely with other disciplines including MEICA and process teams Ensuring designs meet technical standards, safety requirements, and constructability expectations Supporting project delivery from concept through to detailed design Desirables: 8 -10 year's experience within the UK water sector Experience in civil design within water and sewage treatment A strong understanding of plant layout and infrastructure design The ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment...

Civil Design Engineer | Water AMP 8 Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery...

Graduate Civils and Structural Engineer Great Yarmouth/Sizewell  Background Risktec Solutions Ltd is an established, independent engineering and risk management consultancy. Our mission is to help our clients, and hence society, meet their evolving energy and infrastructure needs in a safe, sustainable, and ethical way. Our people are high calibre and motivated professionals, with a clear focus on meeting clients’ expectations.   We are seeking talented engineers who are graduating or have recently graduated to join our collaborative team based in Great Yarmouth and onsite at Sizewell B/C. The successful candidates will support the delivery of construction engineering, safety case updates and project management to several major projects within the nuclear power generation sector. Such projects include site wide modifications at Sizewell B, civil engineering projects to support the construction of Sizewell C and safety case work for EDF Design Authority. Across the Risktec south of...

Civil Section Engineers Required – Long-Term Project - Construction of a sub station We are currently recruiting 3 x Civil Section Engineers for a major infrastructure project. Location: East Anglia Onshore Substation Postcode: IP17 1UT Start: Immediate / ASAP Duration: 2 years’ work Rates: £350 – £400 per day DOE (Umbrella) Requirements: * Proven experience as a Section Engineer within civil engineering * Strong background in infrastructure / heavy civils projects * Ability to manage site operations and supervise setting out engineers * Experience with QA, RAMS, and site documentation * Strong understanding of drawings and specifications Duties: * Overseeing sections of works on site * Managing engineers and subcontractors * Ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification * QA checks, inspections, and reporting * Liaising with project teams and site management If you are interested, please apply with your up to date CV or call...

Civil Design Engineer (Engineer / Senior / Principal / Associate) – Water Location: Stretford, Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Type: Contract – Ltd (subject to an IR35 assessment confirming outside status) Rate: £45.00 - £62.50 per hour (Ltd) Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Duration: 12 months+ About the Role We are currently recruiting Civil Design Engineers at Engineer, Senior, Principal and Associate level to support the delivery of high-quality civil engineering design solutions across AMP8 wastewater treatment projects for major UK utility end clients. This role will focus on the design of civil elements within wastewater treatment plants (WWTW), including earthworks, drainage, pipelines, structures, and associated site infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring designs are safe, compliant, buildable, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements. Please note: Water sector experience, particularly within WWTW /...

Job Title: Project Engineer Rail Civils Type: Contract Location: Birmingham Rate: Dependant on experience Job Reference: JHCDPE I am looking for a project engineer with a good Rail Civils background, to deliver civil engineering technical excellence for an engineering framework on NW+C. Role You will have previous experience working in a similar role within programmes from a Civil technical aspect. This role would suit an existing or previous engineer within buildings and civils Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure the civil engineering on allocated company contracts are technically compliant with the relevant Group, client & company standards. Act as the civil engineering technical contact and liaison with clients and sub-contractors in order to resolve assurance issues. Ensure integration of design, installation and testing and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity. Carry out project risk assessments....

Our client is looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to work on a long term contract in the water industry. Previous experience working in a similar role in the water industry is essential. You will develop/complete civil design scopes of work relevant to all stages of the project lifecycle and also complete design activities required on specified Combined Sewer Outfalls ensuring they are fully compliant with company policies, procedures and legal requirements, particularly safety and ensuring safe systems of work. Hybrid arrangement attending the office in Warrington for 2/3 days per week. If this position is of any interest please apply and I will be able to provide further details

We are recruiting for a Civil Design Engineer to work on the designs of railway assets on a large rail project in Birmingham. Job Requirements: Produce design deliverables, including drawings, reports, and specifications, in line with applicable Railway Group and Network Rail standards, as well as client requirements. Collaborate with construction teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and deliver value for money. Work closely with the wider design team to maintain consistency and quality across all project deliverables. Develop and implement efficient, innovative, and value-driven design solutions that meet both technical and project requirements. Prepare and review engineering designs and calculations. Produce and verify technical documents and reports. Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, with particular focus on CDM Regulations. Provide project administration support to the Project Manager, including monitoring...

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Water Location: Old Trafford Manchester Work Type: Outside IR35 Contract Our client, a leading Design House, are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will develop high-quality, safe, and efficient engineering designs across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects within the regulated water sector, covering both clean water and wastewater systems. You will also support project delivery, mentor junior team members, and ensure all work complies with relevant safety, quality, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements. Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits and communicate these to client and project team Direct and develop CAD technicians and more junior designers and graduates. Prepare design risk assessments, reports and specifications. Design in compliance with relevant...

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Water Location: Old Trafford Manchester Work Type: Outside IR35 Contract Our client, a leading Design House, are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will develop high-quality, safe, and efficient engineering designs across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects within the regulated water sector, covering both clean water and wastewater systems. You will also support project delivery, mentor junior team members, and ensure all work complies with relevant safety, quality, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements. Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits and communicate these to client and project team Direct and develop CAD technicians and more junior designers and graduates. Prepare design risk assessments, reports and specifications. Design in compliance with relevant...

Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Harlow, Contract For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Harlow Start Date: Spring 2026 Status: 6 months, Outside IR35 Workscope Addison Project Plc are...