Contract Senior Civil Engineer
Strata Consulting
| Company | Strata Consulting |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Manchester |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Contract Senior Civil Engineer
📍 Manchester (Hybrid Working)
💼 Contract | Outside IR35 (likely)
💰 Competitive day rate
A well-established UK engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Contract Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of residential infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on design role with a strong pipeline of work and flexible hybrid working.
The Role:
You’ll be responsible for the detailed design and delivery of residential infrastructure schemes, working closely with internal teams, local authorities, and statutory undertakers.
Key responsibilities include:
• Detailed highways and drainage design for residential developments
• Preparation and submission of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 technical approval packages
• Supporting projects from detailed design through to technical approval
• Liaison with local authorities, water companies and external stakeholders
• Providing technical input and oversight where required
About You:
• Proven experience as a Senior Civil / Infrastructure Engineer within a UK consultancy
• Strong background in residential development design
• Solid working knowledge of S38, S278 and S104 agreements
• Able to work autonomously in a contract role
• Experience using Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD (or similar)
What’s on Offer:
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Hybrid working (Manchester office with flexibility)
• Competitive day rate
• Outside IR35 engagement (subject to assessment)
If you’re a Contract Senior Civil Engineer with strong residential infrastructure experience and availability in the near term, this is an excellent opportunity.
📩 Apply in confidence or get in touch for more details.