Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Contract
Type: Contract/Hybrid
Location: Nationwide - several location options
Salary: £440 - £460 per day (Inside) (Negotiable subject to experience)
Duration: 6-12 months initial (option to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
We're seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to help deliver some of the UK's most exciting and transformational infrastructure programmes. You'll contribute your expertise in fluid mechanics across critical sectors including Water, Defence, Energy AND Aviation. The ideal candidate will have Chartered status or working towards as a minimum.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team delivering high-quality hydraulic engineering design in line with relevant standards and codes
- Prepare technical briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals
- Manage project time and budgets effectively to achieve key milestones and programme goals
- Collaborate closely with UK and international teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Maintain strong adherence to quality assurance standards in all aspects of design
- Support the delivery of engineering excellence throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases
What we require from you:
- Chartered Civil Engineer
- Strong experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary coordination
- In-depth knowledge of hydraulic design for water/wastewater treatment, pipelines, and surge analysis
- Familiarity with UK design standards and Design & Build delivery models
- Proficiency in hydraulic software tools including HADES, VARISIM, and WANDA
- Recognised professional profile within the water or infrastructure engineering sectors
- Eligible for security clearance (to be discussed at interview if necessary)
Please note you will sometimes be working on secure and highly regulated site and will require clearance for this role. If you fulfil the requirements above, we'd love to hear from you!
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Posted 17 days ago, valid for 15 days
Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6JU, England
£440 - £460 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are looking for a Senior Hydraulic Engineer for a contract position that offers a salary of £440 - £460 per day, negotiable based on experience.
- This role is hybrid and can be based in various locations across the UK, with an initial duration of 6-12 months and the possibility of extension.
- The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Civil Engineer and have significant experience in leading design delivery, particularly in hydraulic design for critical sectors such as Water and Defence.
- Key responsibilities include managing project timelines and budgets, preparing technical briefs, and ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Candidates must also be familiar with hydraulic software tools and eligible for security clearance, as the role may involve working on secure and regulated sites.
