Senior Civil Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join their Manchester team. This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and involves leading infrastructure projects from feasibility through to design and approvals. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, experience in consultancy, and excellent communication skills. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are on offer.

Benefits

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Mentor-supported training and chartership support

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and healthcare plan

Access to online learning

Employee benefits platform

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

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, guide junior staff and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Produce concept and detailed drainage strategies.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of drainage

Experience in consultancy

Advanced capability in MicroDrainage/Flow

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Tools

MicroDrainage/Flow

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

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, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, and support fee proposals and project budgeting.
• Produce concept and detailed drainage strategies, level strategies and technical documents.

What’s on Offer

• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Mentor‑supported training and chartership support
• CPD events and access to online learning
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, healthcare plan and life assurance
• Employee benefits platform and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Eligibility for tax‑free employee bonus after qualifying period
• Season ticket loan

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Civil Engineers looking for new employment.

Equal Opportunities Employment

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

If you are a motivated Senior Infrastructure Engineer seeking a role with excellent progression opportunities within a supportive consultancy environment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.