Job reference
200704_1773072065
Company Name
Salary
£35000 - £45000 per annum + benefits
Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
20/04/2026
Posted date
09/03/2026
Closing date
30/03/2026
Civil Design Engineer
Salary: Competitive Salary - (based on experience / qualification)
Location: Walkden, Greater Manchester - (potential hybrid working)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Our client is looking for an ambitious Civil Design Engineer to join a successful development engineering team, based in Manchester. Predominantly working for key clients in the housing developer sector.
The successful candidate is likely to have recently graduated or have up to 4 years' experience in a civil engineering role. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Our client is an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy providing services across development planning, environment, landscape, and engineering. They have operated independently for over 35 years, now with approximately 60 professional and support staff, including 7 Directors. They have a very welcoming team in Manchester with a supportive and flexible office environment.
Civil Design Engineer responsibilities;
The role requires a graduate engineer wishing to progress and work towards taking lead responsibility for day-to-day running of projects, supporting clients and delivering positive outcomes. They will have a central role in the Manchester team - collaborating with staff at all levels, and our clients.
The ideal Civil Design Engineer will possess the following qualities and attributes:
* Bachelors (or Masters) Level Degree in relevant field. Ideally with ambition to work towards chartered status
* Consultancy experience working in the UK development sector
* Up to 4 years of experience in similar role
* Excellent communicator with ability to answer technical queries from Clients and Contractors
* Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to be confident and pro-active in liaising with clients, local authorities, and wider stakeholders.
* Good attention to detail.
* An enthusiastic approach to professional work and a 'can-do' attitude
* Experience / awareness of AutoCAD
* Experience / awareness of 3d modelling software for Highway Design (preferably PDS)
* Experience / awareness of drainage design software (Causeway Flow)
* Knowledge of Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) designs and standards
* Experience of progressing technical submissions through to approvals from relevant authorities for inclusion within Section 38, 278 and 104 Agreements.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary with good scope for advancement
* Flexible working - They offer all staff options around hybrid working following an initial period
* Positive work-life balance with a strong team ethic
* Training and Professional Development opportunities - we encourage all staff to continue learning and building knowledge through external training / CPD.
Interested in this Civil Design Engineer role? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!