Contract Senior Civil Engineer

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Contract Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage & Highways
Guildford/Hybrid
Competitive Hourly Rate (Outside IR35 considered)

A busy civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer on a contract basis.

This role will focus primarily on residential and commercial development schemes, with an emphasis on drainage and adoptable highways design.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Surface & foul water drainage design
• SuDS strategies and detailed design
• Flood Risk Assessments
• S104 drainage agreements
• S38 & S278 highway design and approvals
• Liaison with LLFAs, Environment Agency and Water Authorities
• Supporting projects from feasibility through to technical approval

This is a hands‑on technical role suited to someone comfortable working autonomously and delivering compliant, buildable solutions.

Software Required (some of – not all are required)

• MicroDrainage
• Site 3D

About You

• Strong experience in UK residential and/or commercial development
• Proven track record securing S104, S38 and S278 approvals
• Confident working independently
• UK-based with right to work

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