Senior Civil Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society of Civil Engineers in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead roads and drainage design, manage approvals, and mentor junior engineers on residential and commercial development schemes.

Based in Wigan, this role offers £50,000 - £60,000 salary with structured progression within a reputed civil team that delivers high-quality infrastructure schemes and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• Around five years' consultancy experience.
• Strong roads, drainage and development infrastructure background.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with MicroDrainage and PDS or similar.
• Solid understanding of SuDS and hydraulic principles.
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highways and drainage designs to programme and budget.
• Lead technical approvals and negotiations with authorities.
• Ensure compliance with current UK standards.
• Support fee proposals and project budgets.
• Review technical outputs and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Roads design

Drainage design

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

PDS

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Ready to lead infrastructure design within one of the strongest civil teams in Greater Manchester? This Senior Infrastructure Engineer opportunity in Wigan offers technical authority, client exposure and genuine progression.

A well-established civil and structural consultancy is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support continued growth across residential and commercial development projects. Known for technical quality and repeat business, this team delivers highways and drainage schemes that consistently stand out.

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will take ownership of roads and drainage design, manage S104, S38 and S278 approvals and mentor junior engineers. This Senior Infrastructure Engineer role combines hands‑on delivery with leadership and client engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver highways and drainage designs to programme and budget
• Lead technical approvals and negotiations with authorities
• Ensure compliance with current UK standards
• Support fee proposals and project budgets
• Review technical outputs and mentor junior staff

Candidate requirements

• Around five years' consultancy experience
• Strong roads, drainage and development infrastructure background
• Proficient in AutoCAD with MicroDrainage and PDS or similar
• Solid understanding of SuDS and hydraulic principles
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Why apply

This Senior Infrastructure Engineer position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, structured progression and a technically respected team environment.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.