Civil Engineer Manager

Ground Control; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Private GP service

Life insurance

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Civil Engineer Manager in Manchester to own the design function across landscape construction and civil projects. You will coordinate designers and consultants, ensure safe, compliant and buildable designs, and provide technical leadership across multiple live projects.

The role offers autonomy within an experienced operational network, with opportunities to shape standards and drive best-practice design processes across the division.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered status or working towards it with significant relevant experience.
• Proven design experience within civil/landscape/public realm sectors.
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate design teams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design coordination and technical assurance across landscape construction, public realm, and civil projects.
• Lead and coordinate the design process across live projects to ensure on-time delivery for construction.
• Coordinate internal designers, external consultants, subcontractors, and client teams to maintain progress.
• Review designs for buildability and compliance, addressing issues early to protect programme and budget.
• Act as technical authority for design decisions and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Produce and review engineering designs, calculations and details including drainage, SuDS, foundations, and external works.
• Manage Temporary Works design per BS 5975 with proper checks and controls.
• Support estimating and bid teams with technical expertise and buildability insights.
• Oversee external design consultants and monitor performance, deliverables and costs.
• Drive standards, templates, and best-practice design processes across the business.
• Ensure CDM Regulations 2015 compliance and embed safety and maintenance considerations.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-project coordination

BS 5975 knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Own the design function. Solve complex engineering challenges. Shape projects from concept to construction.

You take pride in delivering practical, buildable designs, bringing together multiple stakeholders, and finding solutions that keep projects moving forward. You enjoy solving technical challenges, improving standards, and making engineering decisions that have a real impact on project success. That's exactly the kind of expertise we value at Ground Control.

We're looking for a Civil Engineer Manager who can take ownership of design across our landscape construction and civil engineering projects. Someone who can coordinate designers, consultants and project teams with confidence, challenge designs where needed, and ensure every solution is safe, compliant and ready for delivery. You'll have real autonomy, the support of an experienced operational network, and the opportunity to influence how design is managed across a growing and ambitious division.

What you'll do:

• In this role, you’ll take ownership of design coordination and technical assurance across a diverse portfolio of landscape construction, public realm and civil engineering projects.
• Lead and coordinate the design process across multiple live projects, ensuring information is delivered on time and designs are ready for construction.
• Bring together internal designers, external consultants, subcontractors and client teams, creating a collaborative approach that keeps projects moving forward.
• Review designs for buildability, compliance and practicality, identifying issues early and driving solutions before they impact programme or budget.
• Act as the technical authority for design decisions, providing guidance and resolving complex engineering challenges throughout project delivery.
• Produce and review engineering designs, calculations and technical details, including drainage, SuDS, foundations, retaining structures and external works elements.
• Manage Temporary Works Design requirements in accordance with BS 5975, ensuring appropriate design checks and controls are in place.
• Support estimating and bid teams with technical expertise, value engineering and buildability advice during pre-construction activities.
• Manage external design consultants, overseeing performance, deliverables and design costs across multiple projects.
• Drive technical excellence across the business, developing standards, specifications, templates and best-practice design processes.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, embedding safety, buildability and future maintenance considerations throughout the design process.

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to shape and develop the design function within a growing division.
• A highly influential technical leadership role with genuine autonomy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of landscape construction, public realm and civil engineering projects across the UK.
• The chance to improve engineering standards and influence how projects are delivered.
• Career development opportunities within a growing and ambitious business.
• A collaborative culture that values expertise, innovation and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE) or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Degree qualified (BEng or MEng) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Strong design experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, public realm, landscape construction or external works environments.
• A confident technical leader who can challenge constructively and make sound engineering decisions.
• Experience producing and checking engineering calculations, drawings and technical details.
• Strong understanding of BS 5975 Temporary Works requirements and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Why Ground Control?

At Ground Control, we’re proud to deliver projects that enhance communities, improve environments and leave a lasting legacy. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and give talented professionals the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

If you’re looking for a role where you can influence project delivery, shape technical standards and take ownership of a growing design function, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Performance-linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution. IF APPLICABLE FOR THE ROLE
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignem… (truncated for brevity)

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.