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Senior Civil Engineer

Calibre Search
Manchester
money-bag £45000 - £55000/annum
Posted: 16 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 July 2026
Ref: 225251098

Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage, Highways & Infrastructure | Development Projects


I''m currently working with a growing, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to support their expanding Infrastructure / Property team.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK.



The Role


You''ll take a lead role in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, covering drainage, highways and development infrastructure schemes from planning through to construction.
Key responsibilities:

  • Lead design of drainage (SuDS, surface & foul), levels, earthworks and external works
  • Deliver highways design (S38 / S278) and infrastructure layouts
  • Manage projects through feasibility, planning, detailed design and construction stages
  • Produce and review technical drawings using AutoCAD & Civil 3D
  • Work with MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage for modelling and strategy design
  • Liaise with local authorities, LLFAs, water companies and the Environment Agency
  • Support and mentor Graduate Engineers and Junior Engineers
  • Coordinate with internal teams across transport planning, structural and environmental disciplines


Requirements

  • Experience within a UK consultancy delivering development infrastructure / civil engineering projects
  • Strong technical background in drainage design, SuDS, highways and external works
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
  • Experience with planning applications, Section Agreements (S104, S106, S38, S278)
  • Confident managing projects and client relationships
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Working towards or already achieved ICE Chartership (IEng/CEng) desirable


What''s on Offer

  • Competitive salary + benefits package
  • Hybrid / flexible working
  • Clear progression pathway to Principal Engineer level
  • Full support with Chartership and professional development
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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