A company in the water sector is currently seeking a Lead Civil Design Engineer for a 12‑month contract. This freelance position can be hybrid, flexible, or remote for the right candidate and involves work on major programmes such as Living with Water and various clean and dirty water schemes. The role is inside IR35, with expenses covered for site visits.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading civil design engineering projects within the water sector
- Collaborating on major programmes, including large pumping stations and storm overflow systems
- Designing and delivering clean and dirty water projects (infrastructure and non‑infrastructure)
- Providing technical expertise and guidance on engineering best practices
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
- Supervising and mentoring junior engineers
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders, including collaborations with organisations such as Stantec and the Environment Agency
Job Requirements
- Proven expertise in civil design engineering within the water sector
- Experience designing and implementing large pumping stations and storm overflow systems
- Strong understanding of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure works for clean and dirty water
- Proficiency in technical and detailed design
- Strong project management and team‑leading skills
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
- Flexibility to work hybrid, flexible, or remote as required
- Ability to start ASAP with immediate interview availability
Benefits
- Competitive rate (dependent on experience)
- 12‑month contract with potential extension
- Opportunity to work on varied, high‑impact, innovative projects
- Expenses covered for site visits
- Flexible working options (hybrid, flex, remote)
If you have substantial civil design engineering experience within the water sector and are seeking an exciting contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and contribute to a range of dynamic and impactful water industry projects.
