At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative highways and drainage infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join Tetra Tech, a leader in engineering and consulting services.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities and a focus on innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways and drainage design.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Design and deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities moving.
Join a high-performing engineering team working on complex highways and drainage projects across the North West and beyond.
Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Highway/Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure across a wide range of development and public sector projects.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to integrated, technically robust solutions across residential, commercial and major infrastructure schemes.
You will take ownership of projects from design through to delivery, acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
The role involves leading the design of highway and drainage schemes (including S278, S38, S104 and S185), ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as DMRB, Sewers for Adoption and local authority requirements.
Your Impact in this Position You will drive the successful delivery of infrastructure projects by applying strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Your ability to manage projects independently, produce high-quality designs, and engage effectively with clients and statutory authorities will be critical to project success.
By contributing to technical assurance, mentoring colleagues and supporting continuous improvement, you will strengthen team capability while delivering solutions that meet both client and regulatory expectations.
Core Capabilities Highway & Drainage Design Expertise Deliver detailed design for highways and drainage, including Su DS and development infrastructure Produce calculations, specifications and technical reports to industry standards Project Delivery & Ownership Manage projects independently from concept through to completion Lead delivery of S278, S38, S104 and related schemes Standards, Compliance & Governance Ensure designs meet DMRB, Building Regulations and local authority requirements Engage effectively with statutory bodies and approval processes Commercial & Risk Management Support commercial performance through effective project and change management Contribute to quality assurance and risk mitigation activities Collaboration & Team Development Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting best practice Skills, Experience & Qualifications Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with progression towards chartership (CEng MICE/CIHT).
Strong experience in highways and drainage design, including Su DS and development infrastructure.
Proficient in Auto CAD, Civil 3D (or Site 3D/PDS) and Micro Drainage.
Good understanding of statutory approvals, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills.
Full UK driving licence required.
Working Environment This role offers flexible working across the North West, with access to offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Cumbria.
A hybrid model is supported, typically combining office and remote working, with office attendance based on project and team needs.
Travel to project sites may be required, and flexible working arrangements are available.
About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.
We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.
We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions.
Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements.
This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace.
Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role Additional Information
Organization: 784 TCE
Engineer / Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Design Engineer - Flexible Location - North West in Leeds employer: Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for hydrogeologists looking to make a meaningful impact in the groundwater and geothermal sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your project management and leadership skills while working on diverse projects across Great Britain and Ireland. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity, ensuring that every team member can contribute to sustainable solutions in a flexible and hybrid working setting.
