Civil Engineer

Job description

Job Title:

Civil Engineer – Water

Rate:

£35 to £45 per hour (Outside IR35)

Location:

Thames Valley

Type:

Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid working

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with strong UK water sector experience to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering long-term project stability and hybrid working.

You will provide hands-on technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, supporting design, coordination, and delivery on critical water industry schemes.

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established UK engineering consultancy with a strong presence in the water sector. They are recognised for delivering technically robust, sustainable solutions and for working collaboratively with contractors, clients, and stakeholders across major programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

·Support and deliver water sector projects from design through to completion

·Provide technical input and problem-solving support to project teams

·Ensure work is delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

·Work closely with clients to understand scope and requirements

·Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Cross-Disciplinary Working

·Coordinate with contractors, structural engineers, and environmental specialists

·Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused project environment

Quality & Compliance

·Apply quality assurance procedures to all engineering outputs

·Review designs and documentation to ensure compliance with standards

Innovation & Best Practice

·Keep up to date with industry standards, guidance, and emerging technologies

·Contribute to efficient, sustainable engineering solutions

What Our Client is Looking For:

·Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)

·Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the UK water industry

·Strong background in water infrastructure (trunk mains, distribution mains, strategic connections)

·Experience with non-infrastructure works such as production site civils and structural alterations

·Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and relevant design tools

·Ability to work autonomously within a contract environment

What Our Client Offers:

·£35–£45 per hour, Outside IR35

·Hybrid working model

·Long-term contract potential

·Exposure to significant UK water infrastructure programmes

·A professional, delivery-focused environment

Eligibility:

·Right to work in the UK

·Proven UK water sector experience

Opportunity for Growth:

This contract offers the chance to extend, move across projects, and build long-term relationships within a consultancy delivering sustained water sector programmes.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English