Civil Engineer(Highways & Drainage) – Manchester

Civil Engineer – Highways & Drainage Design

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + benefits
Company: Independent Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy
A well-established and growing civil and structural engineering consultancy, known for delivering high-quality, practical, and sustainable design solutions across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, is seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in highways and drainage design to join their expanding Manchester team.

The Role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of design work and project delivery within a collaborative consultancy. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and project managers on a variety of infrastructure projects, producing adoptable and private designs to current standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver highway, drainage, and external works layouts for residential and commercial developments.
• Prepare and review drawings and technical reports in line with Section 278, 38, 104, and 106 agreements.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage) to produce detailed design packages.
• Undertake SuDS design, ground modelling, and earthworks analysis.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and internal design teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality outputs.
• Support junior team members where required and contribute to a positive team culture.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
• 2–6 years’ experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage).
• Strong understanding of SuDS principles, DMRB, and local authority standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ambition to progress toward chartership (IEng/CEng).

Why Join?

• Well-established consultancy with a varied project portfolio.
• Hybrid working (Manchester office).
• Strong mentorship and support toward professional development.
• Exposure to both private and adoptable infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary (£35,000 – £45,000 DOE) and benefits package.