Senior Civil Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support water and infrastructure projects on a contract basis. The role will focus on civil design across flood risk, drainage, river engineering, flood alleviation…

Contract type Contract
Posted 9 September 2026

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About this contract

Our client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support water and infrastructure projects on a contract basis. The role will focus on civil design across flood risk, drainage, river engineering, flood alleviation schemes and reservoir projects, with flexible hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing and delivering civil engineering packages for water and flood risk projects
Providing technical input across drainage, river engineering and flood alleviation schemes
Supporting the design and development of reservoir-related projects
Leading or coordinating civil design packages from concept through to delivery
Preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications and design documentation
Working collaboratively with engineers, project teams, clients and external stakeholders
Ensuring designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations and project requirements

Job Requirements:

Significant UK consultancy experience within civil engineering and the water sector
Strong experience in the design of flood risk, drainage, river engineering or flood alleviation schemes
Understanding of reservoir projects and water-related infrastructure
Experience designing, leading or delivering civil design packages
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
Availability to start in the near term, with the contract suitable for work inside or outside scope

Working Arrangements:

Contract opportunity within the water and civil engineering sector
Hybrid working available
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer with UK consultancy experience to contribute to a range of technically challenging water and flood risk projects. Apply now to be considered

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