Contract Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Summary: The role of Contract Senior/Principal Infrastructure Engineer involves leading a team in the delivery of drainage and development infrastructure projects within a hybrid working environment in Manchester. The position requires hands-on design work, project management, and client engagement across various development sectors. Candidates will be expected to provide guidance to junior staff while ensuring projects meet budget, technical standards, and legal requirements. This role presents an opportunity for career growth within a supportive team of specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support in the delivery of concept studies and strategies, leading to planning applications and technical approvals.
• Contribute to various development projects across multiple sectors and clients.
• Manage multiple multi-disciplinary project/client accounts simultaneously.
• Guide and support a team of technical staff of various grades.
• Engage with high-profile clients, manage stakeholders, and liaise with design teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget, on schedule, and meet technical and legal standards.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in highway design, drainage strategy, flood risk assessment, and utility design.
• Understanding of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, and building structures.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, technical reports, and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes and preparation of drawings for contract documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with awareness of climate change and sustainability guidance.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as InfoDrainage and Civils 3D.
• Experience liaising with clients, design teams, and local authorities for technical approvals.
• Knowledge of legal processes, planning, and contract procedures for development projects.
• Robust understanding of financial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• Postgraduate experience or nearing Chartership with relevant commercial responsibility.

Salary (Rate): £45

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other