Senior Civil Engineer in Manchester, Greater Manchester

We're recruiting a Civil & Structural Engineer to deliver design work on nuclear infrastructure project. You'll work with a growing team of 150+ engineers and designers, contributing to projects across the full lifecycle - from concept studies through detailed design - with genuine variety and technical challenge.

Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Long-term contract | Competitive rate | North West based | Travel and overnight stays required

This is hands-on technical work with autonomy. You'll deliver small projects and design sub-tasks, prepare detailed design analysis and specifications, and communicate complex designs to BIM teams, other disciplines, and clients. 

Design & Delivery

• Deliver on small projects and sub-tasks from a technical perspective
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design analysis for civil and structural works
• Develop calculations, specifications, and technical documentation
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare reference designs
• Deliver value engineering solutions that challenge cost and optimise performance
• Prepare proposals and technical reports for clients

Design Communication

• Communicate designs effectively to BIM teams
• Liaise confidently with other engineering disciplines
• Engage with construction teams on buildability and delivery
• Present and defend designs authoritatively to clients
• Prepare clear technical documentation

Structural Surveys & Site Engagement

• Conduct structural condition surveys and assessments
• Travel to client sites across North West
• Work on-site where required (overnight stays expected)
• Engage directly with clients on technical matters

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years' civil and structural design experience
• MUST HAVE: Structural condition survey experience - proven track record conducting surveys and assessing structural conditions
• Proven ability to:
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Deliver on small projects and design sub-tasks
  • Prepare detailed design analysis and calculations
  • Communicate designs clearly to multi-disciplinary teams and clients
  • Challenge assumptions and deliver value-engineered solutions
• BIM proficiency - comfortable communicating designs via BIM platforms
• Professional qualifications such as CEng or IEng status (Desirable)

Advantageous

• Previous nuclear industry project experience
• Track record on infrastructure projects
• Experience working across multiple disciplines

Essential Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues
• Technically credible and authoritative
• Comfortable with travel and site-based work
• Problem-solver who challenges the status quo
• Attention to detail in technical documentation

You'll work as part of a 150+ strong team covering a broad range of projects. Your day-to-day work combines design analysis and specification preparation with client engagement and site visits. You'll lead smaller projects or sub-tasks autonomously, preparing feasibility studies, reference designs, and detailed specifications. You'll communicate with BIM teams, other disciplines, and clients to deliver integrated solutions.

Travel across the North West and North Wales is regular - site visits for surveys, client meetings, and construction coordination. Overnight stays should be expected.

This is a role with real autonomy and technical responsibility whilst delivering hands-on design work.