Senior Civil Engineer – Hybrid, Manchester Projects

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

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.