Civil Engineer

Role – Civil Engineer
Location – UK

We are supporting a leading UK engineering contractor delivering major EPC projects across the power, water, utilities, and energy infrastructure sectors. They are seeking a Design-Focused Civil Engineer to join their engineering team on a 12-month contract.

Scope of Work

Lead and support civil design activities for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, including power generation facilities, water treatment works, energy storage installations, and process engineering sites.

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Produce and review civil design packages covering earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage networks, chambers, ducting routes, access roads, retaining structures, bunds, and general site infrastructure.

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Prepare detailed engineering calculations, drawings, models, and technical specifications in line with UK and Eurocode standards.

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Develop 2D/3D civil models, site layouts, and design drawings using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.

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Carry out drainage and hydraulic modelling using MicroDrainage or similar tools.

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Support structural assessments and foundation design using packages such as STAAD, Tekla, or Robot Structural Analysis (where required).

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Coordinate designs with MEICA, electrical, structural, and process engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.

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Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle including concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.

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Assess buildability, sequence considerations, and temporary works requirements to ensure deliverable, safe, and cost-effective designs.

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Review subcontractor/supplier technical information and ensure compliance with project design requirements.

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Support preparation of tender documentation, BoQs, design reports, and technical submissions.

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Respond to site queries, provide design clarifications, and update drawings or specifications as required during construction.

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Contribute to CDM design risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZCON processes, and project close-out including as-built documentation.

Experience Required

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Proven civil engineering experience within the power, water, utilities, or process engineering sectors, ideally with EPC or MEICA-integrated project exposure.

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Strong technical background in civil and structural design including earthworks, reinforced concrete, drainage, ducting, and site infrastructure.

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Proficiency with civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroDrainage, STAAD, Tekla, or similar tools.

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Strong understanding of UK design standards, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations, and relevant industry guidance.

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Ability to prepare, review, and check engineering calculations, drawings, models, and technical documentation.

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Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and client representatives.

These will be 12-month renewable contracts and are outside IR35.

If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold on (phone number removed) for further information