Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer to lead and manage infrastructure projects. The role involves supporting junior engineers, liaising with clients, and producing detailed designs and planning documentation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pre-planning and planning stages, with strong knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD. This position offers performance-related bonuses, chartership support, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Chartership support

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension contribution

Training programmes

Employee perks platform

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Significant post‑graduate (or equivalent) experience is required.
• Experience in detailed design and technical approvals is needed.
• A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and management of multiple schemes.
• Supporting junior engineers and delegating tasks.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, managing projects.
• Producing concept and detailed drainage strategies.
• Writing planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Strong experience in pre‑planning and planning stages

Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD

Sound technical capability

Clear, confident communication

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Infrastructure Engineer

You’ll be joining an infrastructure team in Manchester at a well‑established consultancy that's growing quickly due to a strong pipeline of work with major residential developers. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and seeing schemes move from early feasibility through to delivery, this Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is built for you.

This is an employee‑owned consultancy delivering a broad range of development infrastructure projects, typically from circa 50‑unit sites up to several thousand dwellings. As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll work across the full life cycle: feasibility, pre‑planning, planning, detailed design and supporting construction.

What you’ll be doing

In this Civil Infrastructure Engineer position, you’ll support an expanding client base and help shape a growing Manchester team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure specialists.

• Leading the design and day‑to‑day management of multiple schemes (senior level)
• Supporting junior engineers, delegating tasks, checking work, and keeping programmes on track
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and contributing to business development (senior level)
• Producing concept and detailed drainage strategies
• Developing level strategies and managing earthworks appraisals
• Writing planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements
• Undertaking due diligence reviews to support land purchases

Qualifications and experience

• Significant post‑graduate (or equivalent) experience
• Strong experience in pre‑planning and planning stages, plus a good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals (e.g. S104, S38, S278)
• Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (an understanding of Civil 3D is beneficial)
• Sound technical capability alongside clear, confident communication
• A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others around you

Package and benefits

• Performance‑related bonus (linked to company and personal performance; employee ownership may make part of the bonus tax free)
• Chartership support with structured guidance throughout your journey
• Professional development and training tailored to your career goals
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to grade and approval)
• Generous pension contribution with a reputable provider
• Training programmes, including funding and day release for university or college courses
• Paid pre‑approved overtime when deadlines require it
• Employee perks platform including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings
• Interest‑free season ticket loan

This Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is based out of the Manchester office, with an expectation you'll be in the office 3‑4 days per week (flexibility available depending on project needs and seniority). As the Manchester team grows, you'll have clear opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, progress technically, and step into greater project and client leadership.

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