Chartered Civil Design Engineer (Remote)

Construction
Aberdeenshire
February 28, 2026
£45 - £45
Contract
Urgent

Job Description

Chartered Civil Design Engineer (Remote working – UK based essential)

Contract UK Infrastructure Security-Sensitive Projects Outside IR35 (Subject to Assessment)

Overview

We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng via ICE or equivalent) to support the delivery of complex UK infrastructure programmes.

This role is suited to a technically strong, senior Civil Design Engineer with proven experience across regulated and security-conscious environments.

Chartership is essential.

Experience within airport, aviation or government-led infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

The ability to obtain (or currently hold) SC Clearance is a strong advantage.

Project Environment

You will contribute to high-value infrastructure schemes that may include:

  • Airport / aviation developments

  • Government infrastructure frameworks

  • Substation and energy projects

  • Multidisciplinary infrastructure works

These are compliance-driven environments requiring strong governance, documentation discipline, and technical ownership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver detailed civil design packages (highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities coordination)

  • Take technical ownership of design outputs and approvals

  • Conduct design reviews and technical assurance

  • Manage design risk in line with CDM 2015

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

  • Engage directly with client technical representatives

  • Ensure full compliance with UK standards (DMRB, Eurocodes, Sewers for Adoption, etc.)

Essential Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via ICE or equivalent

  • Significant UK infrastructure design experience

  • Demonstrable experience delivering civil engineering design within regulated environments

  • Strong understanding of UK codes, standards and approval processes

  • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

  • Excellent technical reporting and documentation capability

Highly Desirable

  • Experience on airport or aviation projects

  • Experience working on government frameworks or public sector infrastructure

  • Substation / energy infrastructure experience

  • Prior work within security-sensitive environments

  • Currently SC Cleared or eligible and willing to undergo SC Clearance

Engagement Details

  • Contract engagement

  • Outside IR35 arrangements considered (subject to assessment)

  • Remote working with structured project collaboration

  • Deliverable-led scope

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