40 senior civil design engineer jobs found

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Infra / Non-Infra) Salary: Contract: up to £60 per hour (outside IR35) Permanent: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Leeds Type: Contract or Permanent (hybrid working available) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience across either infrastructure or non-infrastructure water projects to support delivery within the Yorkshire Water framework. This is a varied role covering both clean and wastewater projects, ranging from network and pipeline upgrades through to treatment works and facility-based civils. You will be involved across the full design lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, and construction support. About the Client: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are delivering long-term secured work across key utility frameworks, with a strong pipeline of both network and...

Senior Civil Design Engineer – United Utilities AMP 8 Location: Manchester (Flexible Hybrid) Contract: Long-term - Outside IR35 Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract basis, supporting delivery on the United Utilities AMP8 framework. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major programme of investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering critical projects across the North West. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of civil engineering designs from concept through to detailed design and construction support Produce cost-effective, sustainable, and buildable design solutions Coordinate design activities across multi-disciplinary engineering teams Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, relevant standards, and health & safety requirements Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports Provide technical input...

Senior Civil Engineer - Remote Contract Opportunity Advance TRS are partnering with a leading engineering consultancy renowned for delivering some of the UK's most technically challenging AMP8 programmes and water projects. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support major Clean Water and Wastewater frameworks across both infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes. £50-£60 per hour Fully Remote Long-term Contract Opportunity The Role You'll take the lead on civil design packages, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and supply chain partners to deliver construction-ready solutions on high-profile water projects. What You'll Be Doing: * Leading civil design activities and coordinating project deliverables * Producing high-quality calculations, reports and construction documentation * Collaborating with clients, stakeholders and other disciplines * Championing innovation, quality and best practice * Mentoring junior engineers and...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for the delivery of electrical systems across multiple infrastructure assets within a major rail and tunnelling project environment. This role will suit a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering design, construction delivery, systems integration, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will act as the senior electrical authority, leading technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle from detailed design development through installation, testing, commissioning, and asset handover. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for the delivery of electrical systems including HV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, standby power systems, UPS systems, lighting, earthing and bonding, cable containment, fire alarm systems, and...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water AMP8 Location: Maidstone, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long‑term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long‑term capital delivery programmes. This client‑side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate...

Carmichael UK are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer with structures experience to join a major HS2 project based in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, delivering complex reinforced concrete and structural packages within a high-performing project team. We are looking for a proactive engineer with a strong background in heavy civil engineering structures who can support the safe and efficient delivery of works on site. Key Responsibilities: Setting out for structural works including reinforced concrete, foundations, retaining structures and associated infrastructure Interpreting technical drawings, specifications and design information Managing quality assurance processes and ensuring works are delivered to specification Producing and maintaining accurate site records and as-built documentation Preparing and reviewing ITPs, RAMS and inspection records Coordinating...

Principal Bridge Engineer Role Summary  Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural engineering work. Accountable for quality, programme, and technical oversight within a multi-disciplinary team.  Key Responsibilities  Lead delivery of small to medium work packages (inspection, assessment, design, or renewal schemes) to programme and budget  Provide technical direction, checking, and approval of designs, calculations, and reports  Mentor and guide junior engineers; support capability within the team  Act as a key interface with clients and internal disciplines  Ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and governance processes  Contribute to planning, risk management, and commercial awareness on projects Required Experience & Skills  Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)  Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE / MIStructE)  Strong background in bridge/structures design,...

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...

Principal Bridge Engineer Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: 12 Months +  Hours: 40 Hours per Week Rate: £55.00 - £65.00 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Bridge Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver bridge and structural engineering projects across a range of infrastructure programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will be accountable for the quality, programme delivery, and technical oversight of defined work packages, ensuring successful project outcomes for clients and stakeholders. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer with a strong background in bridge design, assessment, inspection, and asset management who is looking to play a leading role in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Role Summary Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural...

Principal Bridge Engineer Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: 12 Months +  Hours: 40 Hours per Week Rate: £55.00 - £65.00 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Bridge Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver bridge and structural engineering projects across a range of infrastructure programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will be accountable for the quality, programme delivery, and technical oversight of defined work packages, ensuring successful project outcomes for clients and stakeholders. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer with a strong background in bridge design, assessment, inspection, and asset management who is looking to play a leading role in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Role Summary Experienced Senior / Principal Engineer providing technical leadership to deliver defined packages of bridge and structural...

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...

Project Design Engineer (Water Industry) Contract | Outside IR35 |Remote The company is a specialist engineering consultancy providing innovative solutions across the UK water sector. They deliver integrated hydraulic modelling, MEICA and civil engineering design services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Their senior-led team supports Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors with practical, buildable and value-engineered solutions. The Opportunity Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced Project Design Engineers, Mechanical Project Designers, Electrical Project Designers and Civil Project Designers to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects across the UK. These are opportunities operating outside IR35, suitable for professionals who can lead multidisciplinary design packages from concept through detailed design. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and coordination of multidisciplinary design solutions. Manage project design...

Are you a Head of Civils / Design CRE (Rail Infrastructure) looking for your next contract opportunity? Location: Surrey Quays, London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Civil Engineering Type: Contract Duration: Long-term assignment Start Date: ASAP (within 2-3 weeks) Rate: Dependant on experience IR35 determination: To be confirmed An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Civils / Design CRE to join a major rail infrastructure programme supporting a Maintenance a multi-million-pound contract awarded by Rail for London (RfL), a subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). It covers the planned and reactive maintenance, faulting, and renewals across key London Overground assets. This is a senior leadership position requiring a technically strong civil or structural engineering professional with extensive rail experience and a proven background in assurance, governance, and team leadership. The role is not design-focused;...

Location: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow (Hybrid / UK-wide flexibility) Contract Type: 12-month minimum contract (Inside IR35) Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Travel: Occasional UK site visits required Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to support the delivery and growth of a specialist high-voltage cable engineering capability within a leading multidisciplinary engineering environment. This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to work on major onshore and offshore transmission-scale projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design, installation support, and commissioning. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers, supporting technical excellence within the team, and playing an active part in client engagement and business development activities, including bids and proposals. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver HV cable...

Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major civils and tunnelling scheme. The project includes tunnelling operations alongside heavy civils activities. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out and surveying works in accordance with design drawings and specifications. * Supporting day-to-day site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards. * Producing and maintaining site records, QA documentation, and as-built information. * Assisting with temporary works coordination and permit systems where required. * Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed at all times on site. * Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * Proven experience working on heavy civils or tunnelling projects * Competent in setting out using GPS and total station equipment * Valid CSCS Card * SMSTS or SSSTS beneficial *...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £70 per hour umbrella Full time on site in Plymouth Overview of Department: In order to deliver the MoD’s submarine and warship programmes, a significant programme of infrastructure investment is required on the Devonport site. The ‘Major Infrastructure Projects’ (MIP) Business Unit has been established to support this. One of the key scope elements within MIP is establishing a defuel capability for out of service submarines, which is delivered under the programme banner of 14 Dock Readiness. This work comprises of a number of interrelated projects to develop various multi-disciplinary infrastructure systems, with an overall value in excess of £100m. The Dock Readiness project is delivering the infrastructure upgrades for the existing dry dock that will be used for the submarine defuels.  The dry dock is within a nuclear licensed site. Multiple work packages form the Dock Readiness project.  This role is part of that Engineering Team...

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) Location London, United Kingdom Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects. The role will provide engineering leadership, assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering assurance activities, supporting project teams, and ensuring technical excellence across complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead and manage the application of appropriate engineering standards across all project design and construction activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Network Rail...

Senior Civil Engineer (Water Industry Experience) – Contract – West Wales / Hybrid Working Location: West Wales / Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Nuclear and Renewable Energy sectors. Our client is based in West Wales and can accommodate a hybrid working pattern. The successful candidate must have a sound understanding of Revit. Role & Responsibilities * Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation using Revit. * Acting as interface for all key Civil / Structural enquiries regarding current or upcoming projects. * Providing technical input to tenders and proposals as well as supporting manpower planning projections. * Undertake engineering activities as required for studies and projects. * Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines. *...