Job reference
203445_1773405995
Company Name
Salary
£26000 - £30000 per annum + benefits
Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
20/04/2026
Posted date
13/03/2026
Closing date
03/04/2026
Graduate Civil Engineer (Highways & Drainage)
Manchester, UK
Full-time | Permanent
About the Graduate Civil Engineer role;
We are seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer with 1-2 years' experience in highways and drainage design to join a growing consultancy team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills while working on a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects across the UK.
You'll be working alongside experienced engineers and supporting the delivery of projects from initial concept through to construction. The role offers strong mentoring, exposure to a variety of schemes, and clear progression toward professional chartership.
Key Responsibilities of this Graduate Civil Engineer role;
* Assist in the design of highways, drainage, and external works for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
* Prepare technical drawings, calculations, and reports.
* Support the preparation of drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, and highway designs.
* Work with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
* Liaise with project teams, clients, and local authorities.
* Support the delivery of projects to programme, budget, and quality standards.
About You
* Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* 1-2 years' experience in highways and drainage design within a consultancy environment.
* Familiarity with S278, S38, and S104/S106 agreements is desirable.
* Experience using AutoCAD and drainage/highways design software.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Working towards ICE chartership (or interest in doing so).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Structured mentoring and support towards ICE chartership.
* Exposure to a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.
* Friendly and collaborative team environment.
* Clear career progression opportunities.
Location: Manchester (hybrid working available)
If you're an ambitious early-career engineer looking to build your experience in highways and drainage design, we'd love to hear from you.