Design Engineer (Drainage & Highways)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Wigan is looking for a Design Engineer specialized in Drainage and Highways. In this hybrid role, you will lead the design of residential infrastructure projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has experience in drainage design and residential development, and is proficient in relevant software tools. This position offers great benefits, training opportunities, and a chance for professional growth.

Benefits

Company Benefits

Training

Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Drainage and Highways Design.
• Residential Development Background.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Causeway PDS, and Causeway Flow.
• Commutable to Wigan.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of highways, drainage, external levels, and plot drainage for residential developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes.
• Carry out site appraisals and drainage feasibility studies.

Skills

Drainage and Highways Design

Residential Development

AutoCAD

Causeway PDS

Causeway Flow

Job description

Design Engineer (Drainage & Highways)

Wigan - Hybrid

£65,000 - £75,000 + Company Benefits + Hybrid + Training + Progression

Are you a Design Engineer with experience in Drainage and Highways, looking to work with major blue‑chip clients and take on new challenges?

Do you thrive in a collaborative, hands‑on environment where your ideas are valued and your professional development is a priority?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company that has been trading for over 35 years, and has grown into one of the leading consulting engineering firms in the Northwest. You will have the opportunity to work across all aspects of residential infrastructure projects, contributing to innovative solutions while supporting the company's continued annual growth.

In this role, you will lead the design of highways, drainage, external levels, and plot drainage for residential developments. You will also prepare and manage Section 38 and Section 104 submissions and liaise with the relevant authorities.

This role is ideal for a Design Engineer with a Drainage and Highways background seeking autonomy and ownership over their projects.

The Role

• Lead the design of highways, drainage, external levels, and plot drainage for residential developments
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes
• Carry out site appraisals and drainage feasibility studies

This Person

• Experience in Drainage and Highways Design.
• Residential Development Background.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Causeway PDS, and Causeway Flow.
• Commutable to Wigan.

Reference

BBBH22686A

Keywords

Drainage, Highways, AutoCAD, PDS, Concrete, Timber, Engineer, Designer, Residential, Developments, Civil, Hybrid, Wigan, Manchester, North West

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