Senior Civil Engineer
Job in
Chelmsford, Essex County, CM1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer, Water Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Water Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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