Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer
£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Location: Manchester, UK

Sector: Infrastructure Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

Are you a skilled Civil Engineer with a solid background in infrastructure design? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoy delivering impactful projects from concept through to construction?

We're currently working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their well-established team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to contribute to a broad range of development and infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning and design solutions for civil infrastructure schemes. The position offers a mix of technical design work, project management responsibilities, and mentoring junior team members. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

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  Leading the civil engineering design process for development and infrastructure projects
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  Producing drawings and technical documents across all project stages, from feasibility to construction
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  Designing earthworks, road layouts, pavements, and sustainable drainage systems
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  Preparing and reviewing specifications and contributing to quality assurance procedures
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  Liaising with clients, contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals
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  Providing technical oversight and support to less experienced engineers, acting as a mentor and coach
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  Engaging in project delivery and contributing to successful, commercially viable outcomes
  

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  Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
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  Ideally chartered, or working toward professional accreditation
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  Strong background in delivering infrastructure design, ideally within development-led schemes
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  Confident using design tools such as AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and InfoDrainage (or equivalents)
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  Experience in producing Drainage Strategies and Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) solutions
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  Knowledge of earthworks and pavement design is advantageous (or a willingness to develop in these areas)
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  Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams

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  A competitive salary reflective of experience and qualifications
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  Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and respected consultancy
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  Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
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  A supportive culture with a strong focus on professional development
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  Involvement in meaningful projects that make a tangible impact on communities
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  A comprehensive benefits package including green travel incentives and community volunteering initiatives
  

Our client is a major player in the infrastructure and environmental design space, with a global presence and a fast-growing UK operation. They're known for their inclusive culture, commitment to sustainability, and focus on delivering innovative solutions to clients across public and private sectors.

If you're ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career and want to work on challenging projects with a forward-thinking consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Andrew Wilson at Calibre Search.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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