65 senior civil engineer jobs found

Do you have at least 5 years’ experience designing or assessing reinforced concrete and steel structures subject to dynamic loading such as seismic or blast? Have you produced technical justification or safety case documentation for engineering changes within a high hazard or regulated industry? Would you like to apply your civil and structural engineering expertise on complex infrastructure projects where safety, design integrity, and long-term performance are critical? The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Structural Engineer to join a highly performing engineering team working in a safety critical environment. You will play a key role in supporting complex infrastructure projects, ensuring design integrity, safety compliance, and long-term asset performance. This is a highly technical position offering exposure to challenging engineering problems, major programmes, and a stable workstream within a regulated sector. Your duties and...

Senior Civil Design Engineer Location Hybrid working from our clients office near Old Trafford, Manchester Our Client An engineering design consultancy working closely with a wide range of clients, across a number of disciplines within the UK Water, rail, and utilities industries. Wellbeing is one of our company’s core values – we have developed a safe, just and fair workplace, putting the mental and physical wellbeing of our team first. We offer an excellent package for permanent staff, including an employee benefits scheme, workplace pension scheme, and training and development opportunities. For contractors, we offer a stable position outside IR35 in a positive and well-motivated team. Role Profile: * 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...

Contract Senior Civil Engineer – Outside IR35 🚨 📍 Fully Remote 💰 Competitive Hourly Rate (Outside IR35) ⏱️ 40 Hours per Week | 6-Month Contract We’re working with a well-established engineering consultancy delivering a strong pipeline of residential development projects, and they’re looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer on a contract basis. This is a fully remote, Outside IR35 role, offering consistent workload and the chance to work across multiple live schemes. 🏗️ The Role You’ll be involved in the design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage packages across residential projects, covering: • Infrastructure and drainage design • Feasibility studies and planning support • Preparation of technical drawings and design packages • Liaison with local authorities and stakeholders • Supporting projects through early-stage design to planning ⚙️ Key Requirements • Strong experience in residential infrastructure design • Proficient in Site 3D (essential) •...

Remote 💰 £38–£42 per hour (Outside IR35 DOE) ⏱ 15–20 hours per week 📅 Ongoing Contract We’re working with a well-established civil engineering consultancy, known for delivering high-quality infrastructure and drainage design across a range of sectors. They are looking to engage a Senior Civil Engineer on a flexible, part-time contract basis to support a strong pipeline of work. The Role You’ll be delivering infrastructure and drainage design across: • Residential developments • Commercial schemes • Healthcare projects • Educational projects This is a hands-on technical role, ideal for someone who can operate independently and produce high-quality outputs. Key Responsibilities • Infrastructure and drainage design • Preparation of drainage strategies and detailed design packages • Modelling using Causeway Flow • Supporting planning submissions and technical approvals • Liaison with internal teams and external stakeholders Requirements • Strong background in...

Senior Civil Design Engineer Remote (UK) | Contract | Outside IR35 Role Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater design projects. This is a technical, project‑focused role working closely with Principal Engineers, Design Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant and high‑quality designs. You may also provide technical oversight and mentoring to other engineers and contribute to engineering governance and best practice. Key Responsibilities Deliver robust civil engineering designs to a high standard within the water and wastewater sector Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure seamless integration across all disciplines Provide technical guidance and review of design outputs, calculations and reports Support design assurance, governance and compliance with health, safety and quality management systems Contribute technical input to procurement and supply‑chain...

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 currently recruiting for a Senior Rail Site Engineer for an important major Civils client of ours for a Civils light rail project in the West Midlands. We ideally need someone with an in-date PTS (Sentinel) Card and with rail background and experience in track renewals, stressing, setting out for track, ballasts and tamping experience. We need someone ideally with track monitoring experience in SNT & slab track experience. (This can be taught however aslong as you have basic track geometry) Candidates will need to have Microsoft Office word and Excel Experience (to record site inspections) Candidates applying must also have an appropriate degree qualification in Construction or Rail / Civil Engineering. Candidates must have a good attitude and good time keeping (someone who will fit into the Civils/Rail team well) If candidates do not have a current in date PTS, other arrangements can be made depending on your previous experience and background in rail. Candidates must...

Randstad are seeking a production-focused leader to join a Tier 1 Contractor in Plymouth. This role sits within a specialist delivery unit responsible for critical water-retaining structures on a landmark infrastructure project. We need someone who has transitioned from a technical engineering background into management-someone who understands complex concrete pours and can navigate the logistical challenges of a high-consequence site. The Role Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract: Long-term (Multi-year project stability) Team: Specialist Delivery (Water-Retaining Structures) Focus: Overseeing the safe, profitable, and technically compliant delivery of major civil packages. The Ideal Candidate This requires a Site Agent who is technically sharp and comes from a Heavy Civils/RC background. You should bring: Engineering Roots: A career built on a foundation of site engineering, specifically managing reinforced concrete (RC) and complex structural works. Specialist Knowledge:...

Randstad are representing a Tier 1 Contractor in Plymouth who is currently delivering one of the most sophisticated infrastructure projects in the UK. We are seeking a Sub Agent to lead a specialist delivery team focused on critical substructures and high-spec structural concrete. If you have a background in managing massive pours, intricate reinforcement, and the unique challenges of structures built for high-consequence environments-particularly those interfacing with marine or submerged elements-this is the long-term seat you've been looking for. The Role Location: Plymouth, Devon Contract: Long-term (Exceptional project longevity) Focus: Leading the technical execution of major, deep-level structural packages. Environment: A flagship Tier 1 site with a focus on engineering excellence and durability. The Ideal Candidate We need a Sub Agent who understands that when it comes to critical substructures, the detail is in the delivery. Your profile should include: Structural...

Location: London Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35 subject to assessment) Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to provide interim support to a growing workload within their London Civils & Structures team. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the potential to operate outside IR35, subject to assessment. This role offers the chance to step into a live, multidisciplinary project environment and make an immediate impact. You will take ownership of structural design packages, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, practical engineering solutions in line with programme, cost, and safety requirements. The Role Reporting to an Associate or Principal Engineer, you will lead small to medium civil and structural design packages, or play a key role within larger, complex schemes. While this position does not include direct line management, you will provide technical guidance and support to colleagues across...

My client is a leading civil engineering contractor who are looking to onboard an engineer to complete a groundworks and steel frame package for an industrial park that's being developed in the West London Area. The scope of works will include drainage, roads, kerbs, holding down bolts, and steel works. Site engineer responsibilities: • setting out on groundwork and steel frame package • Reporting to senior engineer and project manager • QA • Completing As - built surveys ,Raising design issues • RFI's Site engineer requirements • Valid CSCS card • Civil engineering degree or time served • SMSTS or SSSTS (Desirable not essential) • Laptop and AutoCAD If this role sounds of interest please apply below

Senior Engineer - Temporary Works / Steel Frame & Envelope Location: Suffolk Rate: Up to £380 per day (CIS) Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Sector: Renewable Energy / Civil Engineering Employer: Tier 1 Contractor We are currently recruiting for Senior Engineers to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering a major UK renewable energy infrastructure scheme. We have two key opportunities available on a large-scale onshore development supporting a nationally significant offshore wind project: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Steel Frame & Building EnvelopeBoth roles offer the chance to work on a high-profile, technically complex project with long-term prospects. Role 1: Senior Engineer - Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) You will take ownership of all temporary works on site, ensuring designs, coordination, and implementation are managed safely and in line with procedures. Key Responsibilities: Acting as Temporary Works Coordinator in line with BS5975 Managing the...

My client are a national civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to help deliver a water scheme in Swindon, with an immediate start available. Senior Engineer Responsibilities: * Toolbox talks * Client liaison * Health and safety compliance * Leading engineering activities on site * Overseeing setting out and ensuring works are delivered to specification * Managing QA documentation and as-built records * Supervising Site Engineers and supporting junior staff * Resolving technical issues and liaising with design teams * Ensuring works are delivered on programme and to specification Senior Engineer Requirements: * Black or Gold CSCS * Previous experience working as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer on water treatment or water infrastructure schemes * Strong setting out and surveying experience * Ability to manage and mentor junior engineers * IT literate * Full UK driving licence The next...

Sub Agent – Civil Engineering / Infrastructure We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sub Agent to support the successful delivery of civil engineering works on a busy site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step up or further develop their career within a well-structured project environment. Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities * Support the Site Agent with RAMS reviews, ensuring all works are carried out in full compliance * Deliver site inductions for operatives, supervisors, and visitors, ensuring all competencies and medicals are valid * Lead daily briefings and maintain clear communication with the workforce * Maintain accurate site diaries, including labour, plant, and materials records * Conduct H&S inspections and audits, identifying risks and supporting...

Description We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a highly skilled team delivering a project in the South West of Edinburgh. As a Site Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of these RC frame and groundworks projects. You will have a flair for technical complexity and detail, with a core motivation to engage with, innovate and inspire the teams around you. As an integral part of the operations team, your role will be key to the successful delivery of this project. Careys Engineers, work as part of a team interpreting engineering information and conveying this to the workforce, to ensure delivery of the project to programme and budget.  What you will be doing: Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability: Basic understanding of HSES regulations and good practice and ability to communicate to others Participates in delivering project Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability targets Project and Team Management: Mentors/coaches Graduate, Assistant...

ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in transportation infrastructure to join our team on a long term project in Bristol. You will take full technical responsibility for engineering delivery across highways, drainage and earthworks operations, with particular expertise in temporary construction traffic management, dynamic compaction and large-volume cut and fill with ground stabilisation. This is a technically demanding role requiring a proactive, detail-focused engineer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy on a live infrastructure project. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Taking full responsibility for setting out and surveying of all infrastructure works, ensuring accuracy of line, level and position * Overseeing delivery of highways, roads, drainage and associated utility works in line with design specifications * Verifying site layouts in accordance with design information, specifications and boundary constraints *...

Senior Site Engineer Didcot £500-£600 per day PAYE Umbrella Are you a Senior Site Engineer interested in an exciting opportunity working on a multi-million-pound highways project? If so, keep reading. The Company Our client, a Tier 1 Contractor in the UK are currently offering an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join them for an assignment on a high-profile highways project in Oxfordshire. The company is one of the leading Infrastructure contractors working in the market today and have an excellent track record of delivering world class Civil Engineering projects. The Role As a skilled Site Engineer, you will provide your expertise with ensuring the site runs effectively and safely. Your expertise in managing Construction Phase Plans will be essential as you ensure accurate placement and alignment of critical components. You’ll lead by example through regular on-site checks and making sure all project processes stay firmly on track. About you The ideal Senior...

We currently have an opportunity for an Technical Design Coordinator to join our growing engineering team. This position within our civil engineering team will suit a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team. With a focus on the design of High Speed rail infrastructure the will also support other Product Lines in the UK and overseas, the post-holder will be part of a growing team of UK engineers delivering projects for a diverse portfolio of UK clients. The Technical Design Coordinator will be accountable for the design delivery of allocated civil engineering work packages, ensuring: Delivery of all the specified project outcomes on time, within budget and to the client's specifications Project requirements are fully met Technically sound design solutions are produced, including all associated reporting and cost...

Senior Engineer required for major civils, earthworks contract in Warwickshire Extensive experience in earthworks, associated civils, and roadworks, service installation, and full lifecycle delivery in line with programme and specifications. Strong capability in mentoring and developing site engineers, ensuring accurate setting out, adherence to drawings, and effective site delivery. Competent in permit-to-dig procedures, including CAT & Genny use, civil identification, and safe excavation management. Proficient in site setting out and interpreting engineering drawings, with the ability to identify issues and raise field change requests (FCRs/TQs) where required. Solid understanding of quality assurance (QA) processes, including raising NCRs, attending inspections, maintaining quality records, and reviewing site diaries for compliance and audit. Experienced in short-term planning, producing and managing 6-12 week look-ahead programmes to coordinate labour, plant, and materials...

Are you a Site Engineer with proven experience successfully delivering earthworks and drainage packages on a major project?   Are you looking for your next contracting opportunity?   Rate: £350/day - Umbrella, Inside IR35 Location: Solihull Duration: 6 months, potential for extension   Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on HS2, and they are currently seeking a Site Engineer with strong earthworks and drainage experience to join their team.   As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting construction operations on site, managing junior engineers, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.   Key responsibilities include: ·Setting out and overseeing works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications ·Managing and coordinating subcontractors ·Resolving technical issues in liaison with the senior engineering team ·Mentor junior engineers on site ·Request permits to dig ·...