Chartered Civil Engineer in Wigan, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Wigan is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with over 5 years of experience. The role involves delivering civil engineering consultancy services from feasibility to construction. Candidates should have a strong background in drainage and highway design, as well as familiarity with UK planning procedures and relevant design codes. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Eye test

Social events

Career development

Payment of subscriptions

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in civil engineering consultancy.
• Ability to produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, and technical reports.
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians.
• 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/Flow)

Strong written and verbal skills in English

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage/Flow

Causeway Live/PDS/Civil 3D

AutoTrack

Job description

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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

Responsibilities

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

• 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.
• Ability 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.

Benefits

• 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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