Senior Civil Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35)
Location: London / Warwick / Manchester
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Contract: Contract Assignment
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Sector: Power / Infrastructure / Energy / Defence
The Opportunity
Strata Construction Consulting is recruiting for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join an established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy on a contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects, initially supporting the Power and Energy sector, with potential involvement in Nuclear and Defence projects.
We are particularly interested in experienced Civil Engineers who can hit the ground running, take ownership of design packages and deliver work independently.
This is a broad civil engineering design role, rather than a position focused exclusively on drainage.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver civil engineering design packages across a range of infrastructure projects.
Design drainage systems, earthworks, hardstandings, pavements, external works and associated infrastructure.
Undertake site levels design, grading and earthworks coordination.
Design and coordinate utilities, underground services, ducts and road interfaces.
Support civil engineering design associated with substations and power infrastructure.
Coordinate technical information across multidisciplinary project teams.
Produce designs using Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
Take responsibility for defined work packages, ensuring technical quality and timely delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Senior Civil Engineer within an engineering consultancy or similar design environment.
Strong technical background in civil infrastructure design beyond drainage alone.
Experience in drainage, earthworks, pavement design, external works and levels.
Proficiency in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
Understanding of underground utilities, ducting and 3D services coordination.
Ability to manage and deliver design packages independently.
Experience coordinating with other engineering disciplines.
Relevant Civil Engineering degree or qualification.
Desirable Experience
Previous involvement in Power, Energy, Substation or Utilities infrastructure projects.
Experience working on complex multidisciplinary engineering schemes.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with ICE.
Experience within Nuclear, Defence or other regulated sectors.
Contract Details & Benefits
Contract opportunity supporting an established engineering consultancy.
Inside IR35 assignment.
Hybrid working from London, Warwick or Manchester.
Exposure to major Power and Infrastructure projects.
Potential opportunities to contribute to Nuclear and Defence projects, subject to security clearance.
Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Security Clearance Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance or assurance level.
Basic clearance or assurance will be required for the initial Power sector work. Security Check (SC) clearance will be required for any Nuclear or Defence projects.
Additional nationality or residency requirements may apply depending on the project.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with strong, well-rounded infrastructure design skills and are interested in a new contract opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Contact Strata Construction Consulting for a confidential discussion and further information
