Civil Design Engineer – Infrastructure

Vertical Recruitment is working with a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy that offers structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental and transportation engineering design services, throughout the UK and overseas.

They have a vacancy for a Project Civil Engineer to assist with the preparation and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure designs in their busy Manchester office. 

The successful candidate will work under the direction of a Civil Engineering Associate or Principal Engineer and Project Partner and will be responsible for producing and managing information for our clients and co-professional design team.

Role:

• Collaborate with a team and report to senior engineers on Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects across residential, retail, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Design surface water drainage using SuDS principles in cooperation with team members.
• Design foul water drainage, considering pumping stations, treatment plants, and nutrient neutrality solutions.
• Develop level strategies for cut and fill optimisation and spatial planning.
• Create external works packages in collaboration with Urban Designers, including long sections, cross sections, and pavement design.
• Coordinate design with internal teams, including geotechnical, structural, and transport planning teams.
• Develop flood risk and surface water strategies, preparing related assessments, plans, and reports for planning applications.
• Liaise with external parties, manage subcontractors for surveys and flood modelling, and conduct site visits and risk assessments.

Key Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCAD®, with experience in Civil 3D® and InfoDrainage™.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance, including Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and Design Construction Guidance for sewers.
• Creative and innovative in designing civil engineering solutions for highways and drainage, adhering to relevant Codes of Practice.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of giving presentations to clients and co-professionals.
• Commercially aware, understanding professional risks and compliance with appointments, warranties, and insurances.

Education:

• Level 4, 5 or 6 Apprenticeship qualifications or similar in Civil Engineering or applicable subjects with following and ongoing commitment to further learning.
• Accredited BEng or MEng Civil Engineering Degree.

Benefits :

• Operate a Company Approved Training Scheme through the Institution of Civil Engineers, offering structured training for professional qualifications (Incorporated or Chartered status).
• Offer a wide variety of project work and high-quality mentoring from experienced colleagues.
• Provide a competitive salary and significant opportunities within a growing company.
• Competitive salaries, holiday allowance, and other entitlements.
• Commitment to staff training and support to help them achieve their career goals.
• Active social club with events like ten-pin bowling, pizza-making, paddleboarding, and escape rooms.