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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