Civil Design Engineer in Manchester

Office-based with occasional site visits; hybrid working available

Job Overview

Deliver high-quality civil engineering design for water-sector projects

Support junior team members and CAD technicians

Ensure outputs meet safety, quality, and technical standards

Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination across all project phases

Key Responsibilities

Provide civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety and quality requirements

Identify efficient design solutions from project scopes and site visits and communicate clearly

Direct and support CAD technicians, junior designers, and graduates

Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications

Ensure design complies with technical, professional, and industry standards

Implement and record project changes for design packages

Follow formal processes and procedures for all design work

Estimate hours required for design packages and support programme planning

Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM, and other design review meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10 years\’ civil design experience in the regulated UK water industry

Experience delivering hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles

Graduate, HND, or significant experience from technician level

Good IT proficiency and familiarity with design tools

Registered with a professional body and working toward chartership

Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Engineer

Experience across clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure assets

Experience producing outline and detailed civil design deliverables

Awareness of construction methods and materials

Knowledge of engineering drawing practices

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Skills

Strong technical capability

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Problem solving and results-focused

Leadership and mentoring of junior staff

Commitment to personal development and team growth

Why Consider This Role

Work on a diverse range of clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects

Lead and mentor junior team members while developing civil engineering solutions

Contribute to multidisciplinary design coordination and project delivery

Join a respected and growing civil engineering team in Manchester

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