Senior Civil Design Engineer

Abm Renovation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design consultancy seeks a Senior Civil Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Manchester. This position involves producing design deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and managing project risks. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years' design experience in the regulated water industry. Salary is up to £440/day for contracts or £65,000 per annum for permanent roles. Only candidates with UK residence will be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' of relevant design experience.
• Experience with both clean water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials.

Responsibilities

• Produce design deliverables according to technical standards.
• Identify and propose efficient design solutions.
• Mentor CAD technicians and junior designers.
• Prepare design risk assessments and specifications.
• Estimate hours needed for design packages.

Skills

Design experience in the regulated water industry

Understanding of hydraulics

Knowledge of engineering drawing practices

Experience with wastewater infrastructure designs

Job description

Overview

SENIOR CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER – Hybrid (3 days onsite per week). Open for Contract and Permanent roles.

Contract: up to £440/day (outside IR35) | Permanent: up to £65,000 per annum.

Our client is a leading engineering design consultancy with a strong reputation in the UK utilities and rail sectors. They deliver innovative and sustainable solutions and foster a culture that values wellbeing, growth, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Produce design deliverables in line with technical and water company standards.
• Identify efficient design solutions through scopes and site visits.
• Direct and mentor CAD technicians, graduates, and junior designers.
• Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications.
• Estimate hours required for design packages and support project planning.
• Attend and present designs at project meetings (e.g., ALM, KM).

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10 years' design experience in the regulated water industry.
• Experience with both clean water and wastewater infrastructure/non-infra designs.
• Understanding of hydraulics, construction methods, and materials.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices.

Note: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship; only candidates residing in the UK with the right to work will be considered.