Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer – Flood Risk & Drainage

Contract | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote | 20 Hours Per Week | £38–£42 Per Hour

A well-established multidisciplinary design consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support its workload across flood risk, drainage and development infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a flexible, part-time contract of approximately 20 hours per week, working fully remotely and Outside IR35.

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for a range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) to support planning applications.

  • Develop surface water drainage strategies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs.

  • Undertake drainage modelling using Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage.

  • Produce technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation.

  • Liaise with local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and other statutory consultees.

  • Provide technical advice on flood risk, drainage constraints and development feasibility.

  • Manage your own workload and deliver projects independently.

About You

  • Extensive experience within civil engineering consultancy, specialising in flood risk and drainage.

  • Significant experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments is essential.

  • Proficiency in Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage.

  • Strong understanding of SuDS, drainage strategies and UK planning requirements.

  • Excellent technical report-writing skills.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What's on Offer?

  • £38–£42 per hour (circa)

  • Outside IR35 contract

  • Fully remote working – UK-wide

  • Approximately 20 hours per week

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Interesting and varied development projects

  • Ideal for an experienced contractor seeking part-time hours or additional project work

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with strong Flood Risk Assessment expertise and proficiency in Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.