Engineer / Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Design Engineer - Flexible Location - North West

Tetra Tech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech seeks a Highway/Civil Engineer to design and deliver highways and drainage infrastructure across the North West and beyond. You will take ownership from concept to delivery, liaising with clients and authorities, and leading schemes such as S278/S38.

With a Chartered progression in sight, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical assurance while working within a hybrid North West team. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent with progression towards chartership (CEng MICE/CIHT).
• Strong experience in highways and drainage design, including SuDS and development infrastructure.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or Site 3D/PDS) and MicroDrainage.
• Good understanding of statutory approvals, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from design through to delivery, acting as a key contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the design of highway and drainage schemes including S278, S38, S104 and related works.
• Contribute to technical assurance, mentoring colleagues and continuous improvement.
• Engage with statutory authorities and ensure compliance with standards and local requirements.
• Support commercial performance through effective project and change management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartership progression (CEng MICE/CIHT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site 3D/PDS

MicroDrainage

Job description

Design and deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities moving. Join a high-performing engineering team working on complex highways and drainage projects across the North West and beyond.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Highway/Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure across a wide range of development and public sector projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to integrated, technically robust solutions across residential, commercial and major infrastructure schemes.

You will take ownership of projects from design through to delivery, acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders. The role involves leading the design of highway and drainage schemes (including S278, S38, S104 and S185), ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as DMRB, Sewers for Adoption and local authority requirements.

Your Impact in this Position

You will drive the successful delivery of infrastructure projects by applying strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your ability to manage projects independently, produce high-quality designs, and engage effectively with clients and statutory authorities will be critical to project success.

By contributing to technical assurance, mentoring colleagues and supporting continuous improvement, you will strengthen team capability while delivering solutions that meet both client and regulatory expectations.

Core Capabilities

Highway & Drainage Design Expertise

• Deliver detailed design for highways and drainage, including SuDS and development infrastructure
• Produce calculations, specifications and technical reports to industry standards

Project Delivery & Ownership

• Manage projects independently from concept through to completion
• Lead delivery of S278, S38, S104 and related schemes

Standards, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure designs meet DMRB, Building Regulations and local authority requirements
• Engage effectively with statutory bodies and approval processes

Commercial & Risk Management

• Support commercial performance through effective project and change management
• Contribute to quality assurance and risk mitigation activities

Collaboration & Team Development

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting best practice

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with progression towards chartership (CEng MICE/CIHT). Strong experience in highways and drainage design, including SuDS and development infrastructure. Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or Site 3D/PDS) and MicroDrainage. Good understanding of statutory approvals, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. Full UK driving licence required.

Working Environment

This role offers flexible working across the North West, with access to offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Cumbria. A hybrid model is supported, typically combining office and remote working, with office attendance based on project and team needs. Travel to project sites may be required, and flexible working arrangements are available.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE