Senior Civil Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Senior Civil Engineer for a growing infrastructure team in Manchester. This role involves leading residential infrastructure design projects and offers the chance for progression into senior leadership roles. Candidates should have a background in UK consultancy, proficiency with MicroDrainage and AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. A supportive team culture with flexible working arrangements is provided.

Benefits

Clear scope for progression

Supportive team culture

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Several years’ post-graduate UK consultancy experience.
• Strong background in pre-planning and planning-stage infrastructure design.
• Driven individual eager to develop and support team growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting design of residential infrastructure projects.
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments and technical notes.
• Managing project elements and liaising with clients.

Skills

UK consultancy experience

Planning-stage infrastructure design

Communication skills

MicroDrainage proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Manchester

£40,000 - £55,000

A growing infrastructure team in Manchester is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer or Senior Engineer to help deliver major residential‑led development projects. This is an opportunity to join a specialist team working on large‑scale schemes ranging from 50 units to several thousand homes.

You’ll take a hands‑on role in designing infrastructure, planning and detailed design stage, with real ownership and progression available.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading or supporting the design of residential infrastructure projects
• Developing drainage strategies, level plans and earthworks appraisals
• Producing Flood Risk Assessments, Utilities Statements and technical notes
• Working on S104 / S38 / S278 submissions and technical approvals
• Preparing and coordinating planning‑stage documents
• Guiding junior engineers, checking work and ensuring project quality
• Liaising with clients, design teams and local authorities
• Managing elements of projects (Senior role: full project management + fee proposals + BD)

What we’re looking for:

• Several years’ post‑graduate UK consultancy experience
• Strong background in pre‑planning and planning‑stage infrastructure design
• Proficiency with MicroDrainage & AutoCAD (Civils 3D beneficial)
• Good technical understanding + strong communication skills
• Someone driven who wants to develop themselves and support team growth

What’s on offer:

• £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Clear scope for progression into a senior or leadership role
• Supportive team culture with regular CPD and development
• Flexible working (2‑3 days in office per week)
• Strong project pipeline with major national developers

If you’re a civil engineer wanting bigger projects, more responsibility and a supportive team environment, this is a standout opportunity.