Job Title:
Civil Engineer – Water
Rate:
£35 to £45 per hour (Outside IR35)
Location:
Thames Valley
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 standards
Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
·Work closely with clients to understand scope and requirements
·Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Cross-Disciplinary Working
·Coordinate with contractors, structural engineers, and environmental specialists
·Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused project environment
Quality & Compliance
·Apply quality assurance procedures to all engineering outputs
·Review designs and documentation to ensure compliance with standards
Innovation & 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.
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