Senior Civil Engineer - Contract

Sector: Power, Infrastructure, Nuclear & Defence

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Contract Senior Civil Engineer to join an established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Civil Engineer to support a busy Civil & Structural Engineering team on a range of major infrastructure projects.

The initial workload will focus on the Power sector, particularly substations and associated civil engineering infrastructure, with potential opportunities to work on Nuclear and Defence projects.

The successful candidate must be capable of hitting the ground running, managing their own design packages and delivering projects independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver civil engineering design packages across Power and Infrastructure projects.
  • Design drainage systems, earthworks, pavements, hardstandings and external works.
  • Undertake site levels design, utilities coordination and road interface design.
  • Produce and coordinate designs using Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
  • Manage allocated design packages independently, ensuring technical quality and timely delivery.
  • Coordinate with Structural Engineers and other disciplines.
  • Support wider infrastructure projects, including potential Nuclear and Defence schemes, subject to security clearance requirements.

Requirements

  • Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering.
  • Proven experience in civil engineering infrastructure design.
  • Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
  • Experience designing drainage, earthworks, pavements, levels and external works.
  • Understanding of underground utilities and 3D services coordination.
  • Ability to manage design packages independently with minimal supervision.
  • Previous experience within Power, Energy or major infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE) desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

  • £50–£55 per hour (Inside IR35).
  • Hybrid working arrangement based in London.
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging Power and Infrastructure projects.
  • Potential exposure to Nuclear and Defence sectors.
  • Established multidisciplinary engineering environment.
  • Varied and interesting project workload.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with strong Civil 3D and drainage design skills, looking for your next contract opportunity in London, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Strata Consulting for a confidential discussion.