Job Description

Job Opportunity: Civil Engineer (Building Design) – Temporary Contract

Are you a skilled Civil Engineer looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Infrastructure team, supporting a variety of exciting design and construction projects across the UK.

Position Details:

• Location: Flexible – work from any of our offices in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, or Birmingham
• Start Date: ASAP
• Initial Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential extension based on workload)
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office)
• Rate: Negotiable based on experience and skills
• Expenses: Covered for travel to/from project sites
• Notice Period: 1 week (contractor), 4 weeks (employer)
• Security Vetting Level: B

About the Role:

You’ll be part of a national Building Design Practice, contributing to the delivery of small to medium infrastructure projects. This is a non-location-specific role offering remote work flexibility or access to any of our UK offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver technically focused civil engineering designs
• Produce designs in line with relevant standards and codes
• Ensure high-quality engineering services
• Manage your time effectively
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Adhere to BIM standards and project execution plans

Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or HND/equivalent experience
• Working towards ICE chartership
• Experience in drainage, utilities, pavement design, earthworks, and construction logistics
• Familiarity with UK design standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civils 3D (Revit/BIM 360 desirable)
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willingness to embrace digital engineering and automation
• Driving licence and SC clearance (desirable)

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and cooperative attitude
• Reliable and consistent work ethic
• Practical problem-solving mindset
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Flexible and adaptable approach

 Closing Date: Wednesday 23^rd July  

Security Clearance:

This role may require UK security clearance. Candidates may need to provide proof of UK residency for the past 5 years. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role with flexibility and growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group is in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.