Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Flexible - Any office across multiple regions such as Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, and Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Initially a 6-month contract, with potential for extension depending on future workload
Hours Per Week: 37.5 per week
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - minimum of 3 days in the office
Expenses: Yes - for travel to and from project sites
Notice Period: 1 week by contractor; 4 weeks by employer
Vetting Level: B

Opportunity Overview

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its growing national Building Design team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a variety of high-profile design and construction projects across the UK and overseas.

This is a flexible role that can be based in any regional office, with hybrid working options available. The role is suited for a motivated civil engineer who is eager to expand their experience across infrastructure, drainage, utilities, and structural design within the built environment. This role falls INSIDE IR35.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering small to medium-sized infrastructure projects as part of a design team
Producing high-quality, compliant designs aligned with current codes and standards
Managing workload effectively and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
Ensuring compliance with quality assurance and BIM processes
Contributing to innovative digital engineering solutions

Essential Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred), or HND with equivalent experience
Actively working towards chartership with the ICE
Experience in drainage, utilities, earthworks, pavement design, and construction logistics
Strong knowledge of UK design standards
Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (experience with Revit/BIM 360 is a plus)
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
A practical, problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach

Desirable

Driving licence
Eligible for UK SC (Security Clearance)

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

Self-motivated and reliable
Flexible and adaptable to changing work requirements
Comfortable taking responsibility for their work
Confident communicating across teams and with clients
Open to using new technologies and embracing digital transformation in engineering

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on for more information.

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