Civil Design Engineer

ESL UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Free access to a gym

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Civil Design Engineer for their Manchester office. Candidates should have around 5 years of experience in the regulated water industry, strong design capabilities, and the desire to progress towards chartership. Responsibilities include producing design deliverables, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating within project teams. The role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits like 23 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years’ design experience within the regulated water industry.
• Experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and preparing hydraulic profiles.
• Strong IT and digital design capability.

Responsibilities

• Produce design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare civil engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Develop efficient design solutions based on project scopes.

Skills

Civil engineering design capability

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Proactive results-focused approach

Education

Degree, HND or significant practical experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for a Civil Design Engineer to join our growing multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the water sector.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a solid grounding in civil design who is looking to develop their technical capability, take ownership of design tasks and progress toward chartership.

You will be involved in the delivery of engineering design from initial concepts through to detailed design, working closely with experienced engineers and project teams to develop safe, efficient and compliant solutions.

This role is open to those looking for either permanent staff or contract positions.

The Role

As one of our Civil Design Engineers, you will support the delivery of engineering design across a range of water and wastewater projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Preparing civil engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation
• Developing efficient and practical design solutions based on project scopes and site information
• Directing and supporting CAD technicians
• Preparing design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant technical standards, professional guidance and water company specifications
• Ensuring project design changes are properly implemented and recorded
• Working in accordance with established design processes and procedures
• Assisting with estimating design hours and supporting project planning
• Attending and contributing to design meetings and presentations

About You:

If you are a civil engineer with experience in the water sector who is keen to continue developing their technical and professional skills, we’d love to speak to you.

It’s essential that you have:

• Around 5 years’ design experience within the regulated water industry
• A Degree, HND or significant practical experience from technician level progression
• Experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and preparing hydraulic profiles
• Strong IT and digital design capability
• Registered with a professional engineering institution and working towards chartership

It’s desirable for you to have:

• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience across clean water and wastewater projects
• Experience delivering infrastructure and non-infrastructure designs
• Experience working on outline and detailed design stages
• Awareness of construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Your key skills should include:

• Strong civil engineering design capability
• Good problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidiciplinary team
• A proactive and results-focused approach
• Motivation to develop professionally and achieve chartership

Location & Working Arrangements

Our team is ideally based from our Manchester office and we encourage regular collaboration in person where possible. However, we recognise that flexibility is important and are open to hybrid or remote working arrangements for the right candidate.

Our office is located close to Old Trafford, with free on‑site parking and strong transport links including bus and tram stops within a 10‑minute walk. The surrounding area offers a range of cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops.

The building provides free access to a fully equipped gym, along with showers, changing facilities, hairdryers, towels and toiletries, making it easy to fit exercise around the working day.

Benefits & Development

For staff, we offer an environment where engineers can build their skills and progress their careers.

• 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional annual leave after two years’ service
• Option to purchase additional annual leave days
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free fruit in the office
• Monthly team brunches and quarterly social events
• Regular lunch‑and‑learn sessions with industry specialists for CPD
• Chartership mentoring and support

Contract roles may also be available outside IR35.