Civil Engineer in Manchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Civil Engineer to support civil infrastructure design across defence, education, public realm and wider development sectors. You will contribute from early concept through to construction.

The role focuses on SuDS, drainage and external works, working alongside experienced civil and structural engineers in a flexible, supportive team. Salary is £35,000 - £45,000 with clear progression.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience in civil infrastructure or development design.
• Interest in SuDS, drainage and external works.
• Awareness of BIM and digital design processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil infrastructure design for multidisciplinary projects.
• Produce designs in line with current standards and codes.
• Support SuDS, drainage, access roads and external works design.
• Assist with statutory approvals and planning submissions.
• Work within BIM, quality and technical assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and wider design teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

BIM awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Civil Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Are you a Civil Engineer looking to broaden your project experience within a major multidisciplinary design environment? This Civil Engineer opportunity in Manchester offers technical development, varied project exposure and clear progression across high-quality UK infrastructure schemes.

A leading consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to support civil infrastructure design within a collaborative wider team. As a Civil Engineer, you will work on projects across defence, education, public realm, aviation and wider development sectors, contributing from early concept through to construction.

As a Civil Engineer you will support the design of sustainable drainage, hard landscaping, car parks, access roads, external works and associated drainage systems. This Civil Engineer role suits someone who wants to develop strong technical capability while working alongside experienced civil and structural engineers within a flexible, supportive team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver civil infrastructure design for multidisciplinary projects
• Produce designs in line with current standards and codes
• Support SuDS, drainage, access roads and external works design
• Assist with statutory approvals and planning submissions
• Work within BIM, quality and technical assurance procedures
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and wider design teams

Candidate requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
• Experience in civil infrastructure or development design
• Interest in SuDS, drainage and external works
• Awareness of BIM and digital design processes
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why apply

This Civil Engineer role with a Tier 1 Consultant offers varied UK project exposure, flexible working and strong professional development within a respected design environment. The salary for this Civil Engineer position is £35,000 - £45,000, alongside excellent benefits, training support and long-term progression.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.