Senior Civil Engineer Manchester £40,000 – £55,000
A growing infrastructure team in Manchester is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer or Senior Engineer to help deliver major residential-led development projects. This is an opportunity to join a specialist team working on large-scale schemes ranging from 50 units to several thousand homes.
You’ll take a hands-on role in designing infrastructure, planning and detailed design stage, with real ownership and progression available.
What you’ll be doing:
• Leading or supporting the design of residential infrastructure projects • Developing drainage strategies, level plans and earthworks appraisals • Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Utilities Statements and technical notes • Working on S104 / S38 / S278 submissions and technical approvals • Preparing and coordinating planning-stage documents • Guiding junior engineers, checking work and ensuring project quality • Liaising with clients, design teams and local authorities • Managing elements of projects (Senior role: full project management + fee proposals + BD)
What we’re looking for:
• Several years’ post-graduate UK consultancy experience • Strong background in pre-planning and planning-stage infrastructure design • Proficiency with MicroDrainage & AutoCAD (Civils 3D beneficial) • Good technical understanding + strong communication skills • Someone driven who wants to develop themselves and support team growth
What’s on offer:
• £40,000 – £55,000 DOE • Clear scope for progression into a senior or leadership role • Supportive team culture with regular CPD and development • Flexible working (2-3 days in office per week) • Strong project pipeline with major national developers
If you’re a civil engineer wanting bigger projects, more responsibility and a supportive team environment, this is a standout opportunity.