Senior Civil Engineer
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 11 March 2026
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Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-24 month contract
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: Circa £40–£47 per hour
An established independent civil and infrastructure design consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of residential development projects across London and the South East.
The role offers involvement in technically engaging schemes, a collaborative project team, and flexible hybrid working from a Central London office.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the civil infrastructure and drainage design on residential-led developments, supporting projects from planning through to technical approvals and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Detailed drainage and SuDS design
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and surface water strategies
Managing local authority and statutory submissions
Delivery of Section 278 and Section 38 designs and approvals
Liaison with councils, approving authorities and project stakeholders
Supporting schemes through planning, technical approval and construction stages
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Civil Engineer within a UK consultancy environment
Strong background delivering residential infrastructure projects
Technically confident in:
Drainage & SuDS design
Flood Risk Assessments
S278 / S38 approvals
Comfortable working directly with local authorities and statutory bodies
Able to operate independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-24 month contract
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: Circa £40–£47 per hour
An established independent civil and infrastructure design consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of residential development projects across London and the South East.
The role offers involvement in technically engaging schemes, a collaborative project team, and flexible hybrid working from a Central London office.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the civil infrastructure and drainage design on residential-led developments, supporting projects from planning through to technical approvals and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Detailed drainage and SuDS design
Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and surface water strategies
Managing local authority and statutory submissions
Delivery of Section 278 and Section 38 designs and approvals
Liaison with councils, approving authorities and project stakeholders
Supporting schemes through planning, technical approval and construction stages
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Civil Engineer within a UK consultancy environment
Strong background delivering residential infrastructure projects
Technically confident in:
Drainage & SuDS design
Flood Risk Assessments
S278 / S38 approvals
Comfortable working directly with local authorities and statutory bodies
Able to operate independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team