Civil Engineer

Contract Civil Design Engineer Infrastructure & Drainage Rate: £45–£50 per hour – Outside IR35 Contract: Initial 6 months (strong likelihood of extension) Location: Newcastle (Hybrid / Office-based as required) An award-winning civil engineering design consultancy is seeking an experienced Contract Civil Design Engineer to support a strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who can take schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and technical approvals, working within a high-quality consultancy environment known for design excellence. Key Responsibilities Deliver civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential & mixed-use developments Design foul and surface water systems using MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage Produce highways, levels, earthworks and estate road designs using Civil 3D Prepare drawings, calculations and reports for S104, S38 and S278 approvals Liaise with local authorities, statutory undertakers and internal project teams Manage workload independently across live schemes About You Strong UK consultancy background in civil engineering design Proven experience delivering residential infrastructure & drainage projects Confident Civil 3D user with drainage software experience Solid understanding of UK design standards and adoption processes Comfortable operating autonomously in a contract role What’s on Offer £45–£50 per hour Outside IR35 Flexible hybrid working Long-term contract potential with a high-quality consultancy