Senior Civil Engineer in Colchester

Senior Civil Engineer in Colchester

Colchester Full-Time 30 - 40 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Strata Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design drainage and highways for exciting residential and commercial projects.
  • Company: Dynamic civil engineering consultancy with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
  • Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and autonomy.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in urban development while honing your engineering skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in UK civil engineering and approvals for drainage and highways.

The predicted salary is between 30 - 40 £ per hour.

  • 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

  • Surface & foul water drainage design
  • Su DS strategies and detailed design
  • Flood Risk Assessments
  • S104 drainage agreements
  • S38 & S278 highway design and approvals
  • Liaison with LLFAs, Environment Agency and Water Authorities
  • 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)
  • Civils 3D
  • Micro Drainage
  • Causeway Flow
  • Site 3D

About You

  • Strong experience in UK residential and/or commercial development
  • Proven track record securing S104, S38 and S278 approvals
  • Confident working independently
  • Able to commit to approximately 20 hours per week
  • UK-based with right to work
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Senior Civil Engineer in Colchester employer: Strata Consulting

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Structural Engineer in Leeds, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping diverse structural projects across the north of England. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, annual bonuses, and social activities, we are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees.

Strata Consulting

Contact Details:

Strata Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Civil Engineer in Colchester

Drainage Design
Highways Design
SuDS Strategies
Flood Risk Assessments
S104 Drainage Agreements
S38 Highway Design
S278 Highway Approvals