Senior Infrastructure Engineer

ICE Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to manage design projects and provide mentorship to junior team members. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, particularly in MicroDrainage/Flow and AutoCAD. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid-working options, and excellent benefits, including a strong pension scheme and additional training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid-working

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

25 days plus bank holidays

Mentor-supported training

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare and life assurance

Tax-free bonuses after 12 months

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and grow within a team environment.
• Solid technical knowledge of design guidance and regulations.
• Previous consultancy experience on residential schemes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of development infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical knowledge of design standards

Experience in residential development

Proficiency in MicroDrainage/Flow and AutoCAD

Knowledge of Civils 3D or Site 3D

Tools

MicroDrainage/Flow

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Site 3D

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Manchester

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy in Manchester.

Their client portfolio primarily includes large residential developers, with additional projects in the industrial, commercial, and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design of multiple development infrastructure projects for a variety of clients.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, delegating and reviewing work to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Review drawing packages and calculations to ensure compliance with design standards and internal QA procedures.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, prepare fee proposals, manage project budgets, and support business development efforts.

Qualifications

• A strong desire to learn and grow within a team environment, along with excellent communication skills.
• Solid technical knowledge and familiarity with guidance documents including Sewer Sector Guidance, Building Regulations, DMRB, and CIRIA C753.
• Previous consultancy experience on residential development schemes is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage/Flow and AutoCAD is essential; knowledge of Civils 3D or Site 3D is beneficial.
• Experience across various project stages, from pre-planning to technical design and approvals

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid-working
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Mentor-supported training and access to structured Chartership support
• Excellent pension scheme, healthcare, and life assurance
• Employee-owned model benefits, including tax‑free bonuses (after 12 months)

Ready to take the next step? Apply now by sending your CV to Iain Shanley at Conrad Consulting.