Job Title: Contract Senior Civil Engineer Location: London, UK Sector: Residential & Commercial Projects Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35 preferred) Rate: Competitive (DOE) Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join a dynamic and growing engineering consultancy based in London. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of residential and commercial developments, contributing their technical expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the capital.

You ll be working alongside a collaborative team of civil and structural engineers, architects, and planners, providing critical design and engineering input from concept through to construction.

• Lead civil engineering design and delivery on a variety of residential and commercial schemes

• Prepare and review drainage (SuDS), highways, and external works designs to UK standards

• Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and technical reports

• Manage and coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external consultants

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

• Attend client and design meetings, offering solutions to engineering challenges

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)

• Minimum 8 years experience, with strong UK project exposure

• Extensive experience in residential and commercial developments

• Proficient in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD

• Strong understanding of UK design standards (e.g., Building Regs, Sewers for Adoption, DMRB)

• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

• Right to work in the UK

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) status (ICE or equivalent)

• Previous experience working under contract/freelance arrangements

• Familiarity with planning applications and section agreements (S104, S106, S278, S38)

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of London-based projects

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid possible)

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Competitive day rate

• Potential for contract extension or repeat engagements