Strata Consulting
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer at Strata Consulting, based in Colchester, Essex, paying £35.00 - £45.00 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £35.00 - £45.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site
- Location
- Colchester, Essex
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
About 43% above the going rate for construction & trades
Reference 1016
About the role
Contract Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage & Highways
📍 Essex
⏱ 20 Hours per Week
💰 Competitive Hourly Rate (Outside IR35 considered)
A busy civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer on a part-time contract basis (circa 20 hours per week).
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:
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Surface & foul water drainage design
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SuDS strategies and detailed design
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Flood Risk Assessments
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S104 drainage agreements
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S38 & S278 highway design and approvals
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Liaison with LLFAs, Environment Agency and Water Authorities
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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)
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Civils 3D
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MicroDrainage
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Causeway Flow
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Site 3D
About You
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Strong experience in UK residential and/or commercial development
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Proven track record securing S104, S38 and S278 approvals
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Confident working independently
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Able to commit to approximately 20 hours per week
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UK-based with right to work
Reference: 1016 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 3 Nov 2026 · Listed via Strata Consulting
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