Senior Civil Engineer

Talascend International; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Manchester to lead and manage infrastructure schemes. This full-time role offers hybrid working and responsibilities including design management and client liaison. Ideal applicants have strong technical understanding of drainage and highways, proficiency in AutoCAD, and at least 3-5 years of consultancy experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including training support and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

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 and healthcare plan

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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of drainage

Experience in consultancy

Advanced capability in MicroDrainage/Flow

Excellent communication skills

Tools

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, levels 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

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.

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.