Job Title:

Civil Engineer – Water

Rate:

£35 to £45 per hour (Outside IR35)

Location:

Slough

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.