Civil Engineer - Design Coordinator in Manchester

Civil Engineer - Design Coordinator in Manchester

Manchester Temporary 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Arup

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design projects for civil engineering, including roads, bridges, and drainage systems.
  • Company: Join a leading engineering firm committed to sustainability and diversity.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure projects while collaborating with top industry professionals.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in civil design required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Senior Civil Engineer – Design Coordinator (24‑month contract). Working in London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds (hybrid).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and integration of enabling works design—haul roads, compounds, earthworks, drainage, and fencing—and structures design—tower foundations, bridges, and culverts—into a comprehensive design work package.
  • Act as the key technical design interface between National Grid, WSP, and Lot2 Partners, fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Develop and implement route‑wide design and assurance strategies across design work packages.
  • Collaborate with technical leads and wider design teams to coordinate and integrate route‑wide solutions into design packages.
  • Drive the development of standardised design solutions to support efficient and consistent project delivery.
  • Work closely with GI Leads to define and deliver structured, deliverable design work packages.
  • Ensure effective multidisciplinary coordination to deliver fully integrated, compliant, and buildable design solutions.
  • Manage design changes to the baseline scheme, assessing impacts, incorporating where required, and challenging where appropriate.
  • Ensure design solutions meet DCO requirements while maintaining flexibility to support project delivery.
  • Support the Package Design Manager in delivering technical outputs to programme, quality, stakeholder, and client expectations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and client governance requirements.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience developing designs for enabling works.
  • Experience working across design, environmental and consenting workstreams.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate in a multi‑partner environment with competing priorities.
  • Strong client‑facing experience with the ability to influence and build relationships at senior levels.
  • Ability to align technical delivery to broader programme goals.
  • Experience in detailed design and technical assurance.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce, guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Civil Engineer - Design Coordinator in Manchester employer: Arup

Arup is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Leeds that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in security advisory services.

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We think you need these skills to ace Civil Engineer - Design Coordinator in Manchester

Design Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Technical Design Interface
Route-wide Design Strategies
Standardised Design Solutions
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Design Change Management