Experienced Civil Design Engineer (Contract)

Experienced Civil Design Engineer (Contract)

Location: Flexible - Offices available in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, or Birmingham

Contract Type: 6-month temporary contract (potential for extension)

Engagement: PAYE - 37.5 hours per week - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days office-based)

Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Contact: Will Herman - (phone number removed)

An established, global engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their growing Buildings Design Practice on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of technically challenging building-related infrastructure projects across the UK and overseas.

You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary team known for delivering high-quality, complex projects in sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, and public realm. The role is open to candidates based anywhere within reach of one of the consultancy's regional offices and offers flexible hybrid working.

The Role
You will support the delivery of small to medium-scale infrastructure schemes within the built environment. The focus will be on drainage, utilities, pavement design, and site development work for new and existing buildings.
This is a great opportunity for a civil engineer looking to broaden their experience and work on diverse and challenging design projects.

Responsibilities

• Production of detailed civil engineering designs in line with relevant UK standards and codes
• Drainage design (using InfoDrainage or Flow software)
• Road and car park layout and design using Civil 3D
• Earthworks and levels design for building developments
• Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in a BIM environment
• Ensuring compliance with quality and technical assurance procedures
• Managing workload independently and meeting project deadlines

Key Requirements

• Degree (or HND) in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
• Experience working on building-related infrastructure projects (not major highways or rail)
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Proficient in drainage design software (InfoDrainage, Flow, or similar)
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Working towards chartership with the ICE
• Eligibility for SC clearance (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with statutory approvals processes
• Previous experience on small- to medium-sized buildings projects (schools, hospitals, offices, leisure facilities, etc.)
• Revit or BIM 360 experience
• Able to manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Chartered status (ICE) preferred but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (negotiable depending on experience)
• Flexible working model (office/home blend)
• Travel expenses covered for project-related site visits
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work on major national and international developments

To apply or discuss the role in more detail, please contact Will Herman on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation, or submit your CV today.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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