Senior Civil Engineer

Strata Consulting · Ongar, Essex

Senior Civil Engineer at Strata Consulting, based in Ongar, Essex, paying £45.00 - £50.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£45.00 - £50.00 per hour
Location
Ongar, Essex
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
20 Oct 2026
Sector
Construction & Trades

About 62% above the going rate for construction & trades

Reference 949

About the role

Senior Civil Engineer – Contract

Infrastructure & Drainage | Residential & Mixed-Use

An established engineering design consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Contract) to support a strong and ongoing pipeline of residential and mixed-use development projects across the UK.

This is a hands-on design role, suited to an experienced civil engineer who can take schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and technical approvals.

The Role

  • Lead delivery of civil infrastructure and drainage design for residential and mixed-use developments
  • Produce and review detailed designs for highways, drainage, levels and earthworks
  • Prepare drawings, calculations and supporting information for S38, S104 and S278 approvals
  • Coordinate with local authorities, statutory undertakers and internal project teams
  • Provide technical input and guidance across multiple live schemes
  • Manage workload independently while supporting wider project delivery

About You

We would be interested in reviewing CVs for candidates with:

  • A strong UK engineering consultancy background
  • Circa 8 years plus experience, primarily within residential and mixed-use development
  • Proven experience delivering infrastructure and drainage schemes through S38, S104 and S278 approvals
  • Solid understanding of UK standards, adoption processes and local authority requirements
  • Confidence working autonomously in a contract environment

Software

  • Site 3D
  • Civil 3D
  • Causeway Flow
  • AutoCAD

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive contract rate (Outside IR35 where applicable)
  • Immediate or short-notice start available
  • Long-term contract potential on a consistent residential workload
  • Opportunity to work with an established consultancy on well-run projects

📩 For more information or to submit a CV, please get in touch directly.
 

Reference: 949 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 20 Oct 2026 · Listed via Strata Consulting

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