Civil Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Alexander Associates
£40 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Sevenoaks
Summary: The role of Civil Engineer involves supporting a UK-based civil and structural engineering consultancy on a contract basis, focusing on a variety of infrastructure and development projects. The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with an existing project team. The role offers flexibility and exposure to diverse projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial schemes. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a degree in Civil Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver civil engineering designs from concept through to detailed design
- Prepare and review calculations and drawings in line with UK standards and Eurocodes
- Design works including drainage, highways, earthworks, levels, and external works
- Support planning, technical approvals, and construction phases
- Prepare technical reports and design documentation
- Liaise with clients, architects, and the wider design team
- Attend design meetings and, where required, site visits
- Manage assigned workloads and meet project deadlines
Key Skills:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- 5+ years’ relevant UK industry experience
- Strong knowledge of current UK design standards
- Experience in drainage design (e.g. SuDS, foul & surface water)
- Familiarity with civil engineering software such as MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, or similar
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and clear technical reporting ability
- Experience working within a consultancy environment preferred
Salary (Rate): £40.00/hour
City: Sevenoaks
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Civil Engineer (Contract)
Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate | Hybrid / Flexible Working
About the Role
An established UK-based civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer on a contract basis to support an increasing workload across a range of infrastructure and development projects.
The role offers flexibility, varied project exposure, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative engineering team delivering practical, efficient, and well-considered design solutions.
This position would suit a Civil Engineer with strong technical capability who is comfortable working autonomously while integrating with an existing project team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver civil engineering designs from concept through to detailed design
- Prepare and review calculations and drawings in line with UK standards and Eurocodes
- Design works including drainage, highways, earthworks, levels, and external works
- Support planning, technical approvals, and construction phases
- Prepare technical reports and design documentation
- Liaise with clients, architects, and the wider design team
- Attend design meetings and, where required, site visits
- Manage assigned workloads and meet project deadlines
Projects may include residential, commercial, industrial, education, leisure, and infrastructure-related schemes.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- 5+ years’ relevant UK industry experience
- Strong knowledge of current UK design standards
- Experience in drainage design (e.g. SuDS, foul & surface water)
- Familiarity with civil engineering software such as MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, or similar
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and clear technical reporting ability
- Experience working within a consultancy environment preferred