Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer – Development Infrastructure Focus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Manchester.

This role is ideal for an engineer working towards or already achieving chartered status, with strong experience in private sector development infrastructure projects. You’ll be involved in delivering a wide range of schemes across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, with responsibility spanning highways, drainage and flood risk design.

You’ll take a hands-on role in project delivery while supporting junior engineers and working closely with clients, architects and other design disciplines.

The Role

• Lead and support the delivery of civil engineering design for development projects.
• Design and develop highways schemes including S278 and S38 agreements.
• Produce detailed drainage designs and flood risk assessments.
• Work on infrastructure design for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare technical drawings and models using industry-standard software.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Support project management activities including technical delivery, programmes and coordination.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team.

Software & Technical Skills

• Civil 3D
• AutoCAD
• Causeway Flow

About You

• Civil Engineer with strong consultancy experience.
• Working towards or recently achieved Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven background in private sector development infrastructure.
• Strong experience in highways (S278/S38), drainage and flood risk.
• Confident working across residential and commercial development projects.
• Strong technical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with a collaborative approach to project delivery.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing training and chartership support where required.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Exposure to a wide variety of development-led projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Apply Today

If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within development infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.