Remote Civil Engineer

Job Description

Drainage & Flood Risk Planning Support
Contract: Part-time initially (likely to move to full-time)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Engagement: Contract

This well known multi disciplinary design consultancy are looking to appoint a Contract Civil Engineer to support a growing workload across planning-led infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for an experienced Civil Engineer seeking flexible, remote contract work, with the opportunity to increase hours as workload ramps up.

The Role

  • You ll be supporting planning applications across a range of schemes, with work predominantly focused on:
  • Production of Drainage Strategies
  • Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
  • Planning support for small to medium residential developments
  • Commercial developments and solar farm projects
  • Occasional input into larger S278 highway schemes
  • Work will be largely technical production, with minimal meetings and a strong emphasis on quality and turnaround.

About You

  • Strong background in UK civil engineering consultancy
  • Proven experience producing Drainage Strategies and FRAs

Proficient in:

  • AutoCAD
  • Causeway Flow
  • PDS
  • Comfortable working independently and remotely
  • Experience across residential and commercial planning projects
  • Knowledge of UK planning and approval processes

Working Arrangement

  • Remote working supported
  • Part-time hours initially, with clear potential to move to full-time
  • Flexible approach to working patterns
  • Being local to the office is beneficial but not essential

Why This Role

  • Flexible contract with growing workload
  • Long-term opportunity rather than short-term cover
  • Varied project mix including renewables
  • Supportive, technically focused consultancy environment

(phone number removed); If you re a contractor looking for flexible remote work with the potential to scale, get in touch for a confidential discussion.