Chartered Civil Design Engineer; Remote

Chartered Civil Design Engineer (Remote working - UK based essential)

Contract UK Infrastructure Security-Sensitive Projects Outside IR35 (Subject to Assessment)

Overview

We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng via ICE or equivalent) to support the delivery of complex UK infrastructure programmes.

This role is suited to a technically strong, senior Civil Design Engineer with proven experience across regulated and security-conscious environments.

Chartership is essential.

Experience with in airport, aviation or government-led infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

The ability to obtain (or currently hold) SC Clearance is a strong advantage.

Project Environment

You will contribute to high-value infrastructure schemes that may include:

• Airport / aviation developments

• Government infrastructure frameworks

• Substation and energy projects

• Multidisciplinary infrastructure works

These are compliance-driven environments requiring strong governance, documentation discipline, and technical ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver detailed civil design packages (highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities coordination)

• Take technical ownership of design outputs and approvals

• Conduct design reviews and technical assurance

• Manage design risk in line with CDM 2015

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Engage directly with client technical representatives

• Ensure full compliance with UK standards (DMRB, Eurocodes, Sewers for Adoption, etc.)

Essential Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via ICE or equivalent

• Significant UK infrastructure design experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering civil engineering design within regulated environments

• Strong understanding of UK codes, standards and approval processes

• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent technical reporting and documentation capability

Highly Desirable

• Experience on airport or aviation projects

• Experience working on government frameworks or public sector infrastructure

• Substation / energy infrastructure experience

• Prior work within security-sensitive environments

• Currently SC Cleared or eligible and willing to undergo SC Clearance

Engagement Details

• Contract engagement

• Outside IR35 arrangements considered (subject to assessment)

• Remote working with structured project collaboration

• Deliverable-led scope