Principal Civil Engineer

Career Makers; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to join their team. This role offers the chance to take technical ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and tackle complex engineering challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of relevant design standards and experience with analysis software. This position includes a competitive salary package and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of drawings, calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Review, coordinate and support the work of other engineers and technicians.
• Use Civil 3D, CAD and other analysis/design software, and help develop junior team members' capability.
• Analyse technical problems and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Solve engineering challenges with a strong understanding of relevant design guides and standards.

Job description

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Manchester
Salary: £55,000–£65,000 (DOE) + benefits package (~£4,000)

About the Role:

A growing, forward-thinking engineering consultancy is expanding its brand‑new Manchester office and is seeking an ambitious Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark, lead multidisciplinary projects, and play a key role in shaping the continued growth of the Manchester presence.

You'll join a supportive team that will fully back your development across a wide range of sectors, clients and engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take technical ownership of drawings, calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Review, coordinate and support the work of other engineers and technicians.
• Use Civil 3D, CAD and other analysis/design software, and help develop junior team members' capability.
• Analyse technical problems and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Solve engineering challenges with a strong understanding of relevant design guides and standards.
• Apply knowledge of CDM 2015 and designers responsibilities.
• Contribute to internal engineering procedures and quality standards.
• Identify and manage risks within your area of responsibili…