Contract Civil Design Engineer
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 15 April 2026
Apply NowContract 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 consultancy environment
Strong working knowledge of Causeway Flow or InfoDrainage
Experience delivering SuDS and drainage strategies
Familiarity with Civil 3D or Site 3D (desirable)
Ability to work autonomously in a contract role and manage deadlines effectively
What's on Offer
Competitive rate of £40-£45 per hour
Outside IR35 engagement
Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
Opportunity to work on high-quality, design-led projects
Apply Now
If you're a Civil Engineer specialising in drainage design and available for your next contract, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
The preference is for the successful contract to attend the London office from time to time but remote working will be considered.
Will Herman
(phone number removed)
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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 consultancy environment
Strong working knowledge of Causeway Flow or InfoDrainage
Experience delivering SuDS and drainage strategies
Familiarity with Civil 3D or Site 3D (desirable)
Ability to work autonomously in a contract role and manage deadlines effectively
What's on Offer
Competitive rate of £40-£45 per hour
Outside IR35 engagement
Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
Opportunity to work on high-quality, design-led projects
Apply Now
If you're a Civil Engineer specialising in drainage design and available for your next contract, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
The preference is for the successful contract to attend the London office from time to time but remote working will be considered.
Will Herman
(phone number removed)
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business