Civil / Structural Engineer

Civil / Structural Engineer - Water £40-£44 per hour DOE I Remote I 6-Month Contract I Inside IR35 This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil / Structural Engineer to support the delivery of structural design work…

Inside IR35 Remote Engineering
Pay rate £40 – £44/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 23 September 2026

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Civil / Structural Engineer - Water

£40-£44 per hour DOE I Remote I 6-Month Contract I Inside IR35

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil / Structural Engineer to support the delivery of structural design work across major water infrastructure projects.

The team is looking to appoint two engineers with a minimum of 6 years' experience who are confident delivering reinforced concrete and foundation designs. Previous water sector experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential for the position.

The role offers remote working from the offset.

The Role

You'll be involved in:

Preparing outline and detailed civil and structural designs
Designing reinforced concrete structures, pad foundations, retaining walls and general foundations
Producing clear design calculations, reports, drawings and technical deliverables
Working in accordance with relevant Eurocodes and UK design standards
Using structural analysis and design software such as STAAD Pro, Autodesk Robot or similar
Supporting BIM-led design and multidisciplinary project delivery
Coordinating your own workload against project programme and cost expectations
Attending site when required to develop practical and buildable solutions
Working collaboratively with project stakeholders throughout design and construction
Supporting and supervising the work of others where requiredWhat They're Looking For

Degree in Civil Engineering or a suitable equivalent qualification
A minimum of 6 years' civil or structural engineering experience
Strong design background with experience across reinforced concrete structures
Experience designing pad foundations, retaining walls and general foundations
Understanding of relevant Eurocodes and UK industry standards
Experience using structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro, FEM analysis tools or Autodesk Robot
Ability to produce calculations, reports, drawings and other technical deliverables
Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
Willingness to attend site where required
UK/EEC driving licencePrevious water sector experience would be advantageous, although engineers from other relevant civil and structural design backgrounds will also be considered.

Why Apply?

£40-£44 per hour LTD
Initial 6-month contract
37 hours per week
Opportunity to work across major water infrastructure projects
Water sector experience is not essential
Exposure to technically varied structural design work
ASAP start
One-stage Teams interview processIf you're a Civil or Structural Engineer with a strong design background looking to develop your experience across major water infrastructure projects, apply now to be considered

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