Chartered Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning consulting engineering firm in Wigan is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with 5+ years' experience. You will lead project delivery collaborating with a team of professionals, ensuring quality and budget objectives are met. Required qualifications include a degree in Civil Engineering and knowledge of relevant design codes. This position offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, alongside benefits like a bonus scheme, pension contributions, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Eye test

Social events

Career development

Payment of subscriptions

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience within an engineering consultancy.
• Experience producing drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, and technical reports.
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project delivery and collaborate with a skilled team.
• Ensure quality, budget, and timeline objectives are met.

Skills

Drainage and highway design

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Flood risk assessments

Earthworks design

Technical software (AutoCAD, Microdrainage, etc.)

Strong written and verbal English communication

Education

BEng, MEng, MSc, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage/Flow

Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D

AutoTrack

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

WIGAN — Up to £60,000 per annum.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join an award-winning Civil and Structural team at a consulting engineering firm based in Wigan. A minimum of 5+ years’ experience will enable you to play a key role in the delivery of civil engineering consultancy services across a range of projects – from feasibility and planning stages through to detailed design and construction.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Drainage and highway design
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Flood risk assessments
• Earthworks design

Responsibilities

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead day‑to‑day project delivery and collaborate with a skilled team of engineers and technicians to ensure quality, budget and timeline objectives are met.

Qualifications

• BEng, MEng, MSc, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering with a minimum 4 years post‑qualification experience within an engineering consultancy.
• Experience producing drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports and site appraisals.
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes (Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Local Authority Design Guidance and technical approvals).
• Working knowledge of technical software – AutoCAD, Microdrainage/Flow, Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D and AutoTrack.
• Experience working with residential developers.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, able to work on initiative and provide support or mentoring to others.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Generous holiday package
• Eye test
• Social events
• Career development
• Payment of subscriptions
• Employee referral scheme

Application

To discuss this Senior Civil Engineer role and other similar roles please get in touch with MIKAELA.

Job Title: Chartered Civil Engineer | Company: Penguin Recruitment | Location: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Posted: (Closes: Jan 29th 2026)