Senior Highway & Drainage Engineer — Hybrid & Impact

Tetra Tech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech seeks a Highway/Civil Engineer to design and deliver highways and drainage infrastructure across the North West and beyond. You will take ownership from concept to delivery, liaising with clients and authorities, and leading schemes such as S278/S38.

With a Chartered progression in sight, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical assurance while working within a hybrid North West team. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent with progression towards chartership (CEng MICE/CIHT).
• Strong experience in highways and drainage design, including SuDS and development infrastructure.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or Site 3D/PDS) and MicroDrainage.
• Good understanding of statutory approvals, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from design through to delivery, acting as a key contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the design of highway and drainage schemes including S278, S38, S104 and related works.
• Contribute to technical assurance, mentoring colleagues and continuous improvement.
• Engage with statutory authorities and ensure compliance with standards and local requirements.
• Support commercial performance through effective project and change management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartership progression (CEng MICE/CIHT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site 3D/PDS

MicroDrainage

Job description

Tetra Tech seeks a Highway/Civil Engineer to design and deliver highways and drainage infrastructure across the North West and beyond. You will take ownership from concept to delivery, liaising with clients and authorities, and leading schemes such as S278/S38.

With a Chartered progression in sight, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical assurance while working within a hybrid North West team. A UK driving licence is required.