Chartered Civil Engineer in Wigan)

Penguin Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in Wigan is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to deliver civil engineering consultancy services across a range of projects. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience and involves leading project delivery, producing technical documents, and collaborating with engineers. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, and knowledge of relevant design codes, and will benefit from a competitive salary and various perks.

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 in engineering consultancy.
• Strong written and verbal skills in English.
• Self-motivated with initiative in technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project delivery and ensure objectives are met.
• Produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, and technical reports.
• Work collaboratively with a skilled team of engineers and technicians.

Skills

Drainage and highway design

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Flood Risk Assessments

Earthworks design

Technical report writing

AutoCAD

Microdrainage/Flow

Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D

AutoTrack

Education

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

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

WIGAN

Up to £60,000

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join an award-winning Civil and Structural team at a Consulting Engineers based in Wigan. Having a minimum of 5+ years' experience you will 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

This is a hands‑on technical role, where 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 and responsibilities

• BEng, MEng, MSc, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering together with a minimum of 4 years post‑qualification experience working within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Be able to produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports and site appraisals.
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Local Authority Design Guidance and preparation of technical approvals.
• Working understanding of technical software including AutoCAD, Microdrainage/Flow, Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D and AutoTrack.
• Experience working with residential developers.
• Strong written and verbal skills in English.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support or mentoring to others within the team.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

What we offer

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

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