Senior Civil Design Engineer

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Job Title: Civil Engineer - Water
Rate: £35 to £45 per hour (Outside IR35)
Location: Slough
Type: Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid working
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with strong UK water sector experience to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering long-term project stability and hybrid working.
You will provide hands-on technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, supporting design, coordination, and delivery on critical water industry schemes.
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established UK engineering consultancy with a strong presence in the water sector. They are recognised for delivering technically robust, sustainable solutions and for working collaboratively with contractors, clients, and stakeholders across major programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery
Support and deliver water sector projects from design through to completion Provide technical input and problem-solving support to project teams Ensure work is delivered to programme, budget, and quality standardsClient & Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with clients to understand scope and requirements Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholdersCross-Disciplinary Working
Coordinate with contractors, structural engineers, and environmental specialists Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused project environmentQuality & Compliance
Apply quality assurance procedures to all engineering outputs Review designs and documentation to ensure compliance with standardsInnovation & Best Practice
Keep up to date with industry standards, guidance, and emerging technologies Contribute to efficient, sustainable engineering solutions
What Our Client is Looking For:
Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience) Minimum of 3 years' experience in the UK water industry Strong background in water infrastructure (trunk mains, distribution mains, strategic connections) Experience with non-infrastructure works such as production site civils and structural alterations Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and relevant design tools Ability to work autonomously within a contract environment
What Our Client Offers:
£35-£45 per hour, Outside IR35 Hybrid working model Long-term contract potential Exposure to significant UK water infrastructure programmes A professional, delivery-focused environment
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK Proven UK water sector experience
Opportunity for Growth:
This contract offers the chance to extend, move across projects, and build long-term relationships within a consultancy delivering sustained water sector programmes.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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Location:
Slough
Salary:
£35 - £45 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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