Senior Civil Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Aldwych Consulting Ltd
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Civil Engineer role in Manchester involves delivering practical infrastructure design for a variety of projects, including residential and commercial developments. The position requires strong technical skills and offers opportunities for professional growth towards a Principal level. The successful candidate will manage their own projects while collaborating with other engineering teams and mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Detailed design of drainage systems (SuDS, Section 104, 106, 185)
- Highway design (Section 38, Section 278 agreements)
- External levels strategy and earthworks design
- Flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
- Liaison with local authorities, water authorities and statutory bodies
- Technical approval processes and detailed design packages
- Mentoring junior engineers and technicians
- Attending design meetings and supporting project delivery from concept through to construction
Key Skills:
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Typically 5+ years' experience in infrastructure design within a consultancy environment
- Strong working knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes
- Experience with software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD
- Confident communicating with clients, contractors and approving authorities
- Ideally working towards Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE), though not essential
- Technically strong with a focus on solving infrastructure challenges
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Senior Civil Engineer - Manchester
I'm working with a well-established, growing civil and structural engineering consultancy in Manchester that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineer who enjoys delivering practical, buildable infrastructure design and wants to take ownership of projects while developing toward Principal level.
The Role
You'll play a key role in delivering civil infrastructure design across a varied portfolio of developments including residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use schemes. The position is heavily civils-focused and will involve:
- Detailed design of drainage systems (SuDS, Section 104, 106, 185)
- Highway design (Section 38, Section 278 agreements)
- External levels strategy and earthworks design
- Flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
- Liaison with local authorities, water authorities and statutory bodies
- Technical approval processes and detailed design packages
- Mentoring junior engineers and technicians
- Attending design meetings and supporting project delivery from concept through to construction
You'll be trusted to manage your own projects while collaborating closely with structural and architectural teams.
What They're Looking For
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Typically 5+ years' experience in infrastructure design within a consultancy environment
Strong working knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes
Experience with software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD
Confident communicating with clients, contractors and approving authorities
Ideally working towards Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE), though not essential
Most importantly, they're looking for someone technically strong who enjoys solving infrastructure challenges and takes pride in producing robust, approval-ready designs.
Why Consider This Role?
Strong pipeline of secured projects
Clear progression route toward Principal level
Support with professional development and Chartership
Collaborative, technically focused team
Competitive salary reflective of experience
Manchester-based office with flexible working options
If interested, please get in touch!
Will Herman 07581619823
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