Job Description

Civil or Senior Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £48,000 – £58,000 (Dependent on Experience)

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil or Senior Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to join a new infrastructure team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to take the next step in their career, working on a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

The Team: They have just opened this office, providing an engineer the exciting opportunity to join and learn from the sole Associate Engineer. You will be delivering high-quality design and consultancy services across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction.

Projects: Clients are primarily large-scale residential developers, with project sizes ranging from 50 units to several thousand homes. The team’s work covers drainage, highways, and wider development infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the civil design of multiple infrastructure projects, managing day-to-day technical delivery and ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
2. Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior staff, reviewing and delegating tasks as appropriate.
3. Prepare concept and detailed drainage strategies.
4. Develop levels strategies and carry out earthwork appraisals.
5. Produce planning documentation such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes, and Utilities Statements.
6. Manage and secure technical approvals for S104, S38, S278, and other related applications.

Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with standards including SSG, Building Regulations, DMRB, and CIRIA C753 (SuDS Manual).
• Proficient in MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow and AutoCAD at an advanced level.
• Experience with Civil 3D/Site 3D is beneficial.
• Proven experience across project stages including pre-planning, planning, detailed design, and achieving technical approvals for schemes like S104, S38, S278.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Annual salary reviews each July.
• 37.5-hour working week with flexible start/finish times.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
• Annual bonus scheme through Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after 2 years.
• Access to discounts and benefits platform.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• A supportive environment for learning and progression.