Senior Civil Engineer (Manchester)

First Technical Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team. This role involves leading multiple infrastructure projects with a focus on residential and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in drainage and highways, along with proficiency in MicroDrainage, Flow, and AutoCAD. Opportunities for mentorship and professional development are integral to this position, which also offers a competitive salary and benefits including paid overtime and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tax-free employee bonus eligibility

Paid volunteering days

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 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 and guide junior staff.
• Prepare calculations, reports and drawings.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of drainage

Expertise in highways and development infrastructure

Advanced capability in MicroDrainage / Flow

Capability in AutoCAD

Familiarity with Civils 3D

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

MicroDrainage

Flow

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Location: M1 1AD, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, UK 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.

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

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Paid volunteering days
• 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.

Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Civil Engineers looking for new employment. 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.