At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver high-profile aviation and transport infrastructure projects.
- Company: Global engineering consultancy expanding across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for international assignments.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting projects in the aviation sector.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer with six years' experience in design consultancies.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Design Build Search are working with a global engineering consultancy who continue to expand throughout the UK. Due to securing some exciting work they have an opportunity for a chartered Civil Engineer in Manchester.
The ideal candidate will have a specialisation in Transport Engineering, ideally with demonstrable experience in airport infrastructure projects, to support our clients expanding Aviation and civil portfolio across the UK and Ireland.
Requirements:
- bachelor’s degree in civil engineering;
- Chartered Engineer status (e.g. CEng MIEI or equivalent).
- Minimum of six years’ experience working in design and engineering consultancies.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK and/or Irish standards and regulations relevant to transport infrastructure.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships across all levels of our company.
- Willingness to attend client meetings and industry events across Ireland and UK.
Purpose of the role and main responsibilities:
- Play a key role in the immediate delivery of a high-profile Design & Build projects.
- Contribute to the development and execution of aviation and broader infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and occasionally on international assignments.
- While the primary focus will be on airport and aviation infrastructure, the role may also involve input into other transport-related projects, including road, rail, and port developments.
- Collaborating with and supported by specialist teams—including structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, aeronautical, and electrical engineers, among others—you will be responsible for a range of technical tasks, including:
- Providing technical input to both outline and detailed design phases.
- Leading the development of technical specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Preparing and contributing to the development of technical details, engineering reports, and Bills of Quantities (BoQ).
- Performing basic structural assessments to inform and support design decisions.
- Coordinating the design and integration of civil infrastructure associated with utilities, including Drainage systems, Water supply networks, Ducting systems, etc.
Locations
Civil Design Engineer, (Consultancy) Manchester in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Design Build Search
As one of Ireland's leading Construction and Engineering contractors, this company offers a dynamic work environment in Newcastle, where innovation meets opportunity. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with ample growth opportunities in the thriving sectors of pharma and data centres. The collaborative culture promotes teamwork and aligns with the company's vision, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality projects.
