Senior Civil Infrastructure Engineer (Development)

WSP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Engineer in Manchester, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. You will support design, manage projects, and engage with clients while ensuring compliance with budgets and legal requirements. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working policy, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working policy

Gym discounts

NHS doctor access via Med24

Holiday flexibility

Investment in growth through training

Qualifications

• Experience in UK development industry and relevant design codes.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support design and drawings for construction projects.
• Manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and design teams.

Skills

Highway/Roads Design

Drainage

Flood Risk

Utilities

Client Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Tools

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

PDS

Job description

Employer: WSP

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 16 May 2025

Sector: Telecoms / Utilities

Responsibilities: Executive Management

Position/Level: Senior Management

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

You will be an enthusiastic Senior Engineer supporting our regional Development Team in Manchester, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure. Your responsibilities include supporting design and drawings for construction projects, technical reports for masterplanning, and engaging with multiple projects and clients. You will report to a senior team member and will be supported by experienced technical staff. Your role involves client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison, and project management, ensuring projects meet budget, programme, standards, and legal requirements.

• Support concept studies/strategies with hands-on design, leading to planning applications and technical approvals.
• Contribute to various development projects across sectors and clients.
• Manage multiple projects and client accounts simultaneously.
• Provide guidance to technical staff.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and design teams, and manage project approvals.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with budgets, timelines, and standards.

What we look for

• Experience in highway/roads design, drainage, flood risk, utilities, and UK development industry knowledge.
• Understanding of hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnics, and construction stages is desirable.
• Ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, reports, calculations, and drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes and ability to prepare contract drawings and documentation.
• Awareness of climate change and sustainability guidance.
• Proficiency with software like InfoDrainage, Civils 3D, or PDS.
• Experience liaising with clients, authorities, and design teams for approvals.
• Understanding of legal, planning, design, and contract procedures for development projects.
• Knowledge of financial and contractual aspects of project delivery.

Don't meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we'll see how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities.

Join us for a better future

Be part of our global team of over 69,000 passionate professionals making a positive impact worldwide. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working policy with options for remote work and modern offices.

Inclusivity & Diversity: We celebrate diversity and support an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.

Health & Wellbeing: Access to NHS doctor via Med24, gym discounts, menopause support, and more.

Flexibility: 'WSP My Hour' for personal activities, part-time options, additional leave, and holiday flexibility.

Development: Investment in your growth through training, mentoring, and chartership support.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support workplace adjustments for disabled applicants.