Senior Civil Engineer

First Technical Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their Manchester team. The role involves leading infrastructure projects, with a focus on drainage and highways. Candidates should have advanced skills in MicroDrainage, Flow, and AutoCAD. The position offers hybrid working and requires excellent communication and coordination abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking for greater responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of drainage, highways, and development infrastructure.
• Experience in consultancy, ideally on residential or mixed-use development projects.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and approval processes (S104, S38, S278).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design of multiple infrastructure schemes.
• Coordinate work and guide junior staff.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and drawings.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of drainage

Excellent communication skills

Experience in consultancy

Advanced capability in MicroDrainage/Flow

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Tools

MicroDrainage

Flow

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer – Manchester (Full Time)

Salary : Competitive

I am pleased to be partnering with a respected UK consultancy to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer for their growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking greater responsibility and involvement in a broad range of development infrastructure projects.

The role will involve supporting residential-led developments and mixed‑use schemes, spanning feasibility through to detailed design and technical approvals. The position offers hybrid working and occasional travel to project sites.

Requirements

Strong technical understanding of drainage, highways and development infrastructure.

Experience in consultancy, ideally on residential or mixed‑use development projects.

Advanced capability in MicroDrainage / Flow and AutoCAD; knowledge of Civils 3D is beneficial.

Familiarity with relevant standards and approval processes (S104, S38, S278).

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design of multiple infrastructure schemes.

Coordinate work, guide junior staff and ensure high‑quality deliverables.

Prepare calculations, reports and drawings, ens...