Job Description

Lead Civil Engineer (Contract)

Working Location

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

Contract Type

Contract

Outside IR35

Water | Infrastructure | AMP Programmes

Role Overview

If you are a Senior or Lead Civil Engineer looking for a long-term contract opportunity where you can influence technical delivery while supporting a growing engineering team, this role offers a strong platform to make an impact on major water infrastructure projects across the UK.

The position focuses on technical leadership across regulated water projects, driving quality design and supporting a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Why This Role Stands Out

Outside IR35 contract

Long-term programme of secured AMP work

Flexible hybrid and remote working options

Opportunity to lead technical delivery across multiple projects

Strong pipeline of water and wastewater infrastructure schemes

Key Responsibilities

Lead civil engineering design activities across water infrastructure projects

Provide technical leadership to engineers, designers, and technicians

Manage project delivery from outline design through to detailed design

Review calculations, reports, and technical deliverables

Support multidisciplinary design coordination and project planning

Manage design quality, risk, and technical compliance

Work closely with clients and project stakeholders

Support resource planning and project prioritisation

Requirements

Strong civil engineering experience within the UK regulated water sector

Experience delivering clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Background in outline and detailed design delivery

Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and requirements

Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers

Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience preferred

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

How to Apply

Please send your CV or contact details to the recruitment contact provided in the original communication and they will be in touch