Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to lead civil engineering projects from planning to construction, collaborating with clients and contractors to influence infrastructure schemes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering design, proven project delivery skills, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this company provides a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community!

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Colleagues

Flexible Benefits

Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Experienced civil engineer with a degree and professional qualifications.
• Proven experience in delivering successful projects and strong client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering planning and design for multidisciplinary projects.
• Prepare plans and drawings, and design earthworks, roads, and drainage.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Client Engagement

Project Delivery

Coaching Junior Engineers

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Qualifications (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

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The Opportunity

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the infrastructure sector? Do you have a passion for delivering projects for a variety of clients? Then come and join us at Stantec!

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join us in Manchester. You will have expertise in civil engineering design to deliver multidisciplinary projects throughout their lifecycle, from feasibility and planning submissions to construction details and site inspections.

Our projects are varied and often require collaboration across disciplines. The successful candidate will lead civil engineering planning and design, prepare plans and drawings, and design earthworks, site roads, pavements, and drainage.

You will work with clients and contractors to influence infrastructure schemes, lead project delivery, and support junior team members. Your role will include:

• Leading civil engineering planning and design
• Preparing plans and drawings at all development stages
• Designing earthworks, roads, pavements, and drainage with specifications
• Collaborating with clients and contractors to influence schemes
• Managing project delivery and team development
• Ensuring high-quality design through QA checks
• Liaising with authorities and stakeholders for approvals
• Supervising junior staff and acting as a coach
• Engaging with multidisciplinary project teams

Key Requirements

You will be an experienced civil engineer, preferably with a degree and working towards professional qualifications. Proven experience in delivering successful projects, strong client engagement, and influencing skills are essential. Experience in coaching and managing junior engineers is preferred.

Additional Experience Needed

• Producing drainage strategies for planning
• Sustainable drainage solutions
• Earthworks modelling (interest in learning)
• Pavement design (interest in learning)
• AutoCAD/Civils 3D or similar software

About Stantec

Stantec is a global design leader with over 31,000 professionals. We are committed to designing with communities in mind, tackling projects of all sizes, and supporting our team’s growth. Our UK and Ireland team of 4,000 values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.

What We Offer

• Supportive colleagues and recognition
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Community involvement and flexible benefits

Our Culture

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a supportive environment. We consider all applications fairly and accommodate any physical or neurodiverse conditions.

Next Steps

Apply through our careers site and we will respond promptly. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of Stantec.