Senior Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Manchester, Liverpool or London Date Added: 18th Nov[...]

Vextrix Management Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Senior Civil/Structural Engineer. The role supports various rail infrastructure projects, requiring strong technical design skills and the ability to solve complex problems. This position offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes team development. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a desire to contribute to impactful engineering solutions.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

2 volunteering days per year

Annual pay review

Salary sacrifice schemes and discount schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Enhanced compassionate leave

Work from home/flexible working

Birthday lunches

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring and developing technicians is beneficial.
• Interest in working towards acting as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer is preferred.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Directors and Design Managers on various rail infrastructure projects.
• Implement best practices to enhance team technical capabilities.
• Provide clients with high-quality, technically excellent design packages.

Skills

Strong technical design skills in civil and/or structural engineering

Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems

Experience in preparing and checking design packages on Network Rail projects

Understanding of the requirements of interfacing disciplines

Hands-on experience with Tekla and Revit

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers

Tools

Tekla

Revit

Job description

Working Hours: 40 hours per week – Hybrid Working: 60% Office Based

A bit about us

Vextrix is owner-managed and was founded to create a socially conscious business, where every one of our clients and staff feels valued, which they can develop and progress, benefitting from opportunities that our growing business can bring. Collaboratively, we all drive our values and deliver on our unique guarantees, which is why our clients trust us as their consultant of choice.

A bit about you

We are looking for a hands‑on, technically proficient Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Rail Civil Engineering design team. You will be supporting our Technical Directors and Design Managers to deliver a wide variety of rail infrastructure projects, including Access for All footbridges, station enhancements, platform lengthening, multi‑story carparks, and a variety of Network Rail civil and structural framework projects.

About the role

This is a key role to enhance the technical capabilities of the team as our growth journey continues, and the size and complexity of our projects continue to increase. Implementing best practices and shaping the team to be technically excellent and truly value‑adding. You will be responsible for providing clients with high‑quality, technically excellent design packages.

What will you have?

• Strong technical design skills in civil and/or structural engineering.
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Experience in preparing and checking design packages on Network Rail projects.
• Experience of (or interest in working towards) acting as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer.
• Understanding of the requirements of interfacing disciplines.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or currently working towards) with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Experience in mentoring and developing technicians.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and processes.
• Hands‑on experience with relevant software packages, including Tekla and Revit.

Why work for us?

As a Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work, you will join a business that is all about its people, proud of our inclusive and diverse culture. We are a company that understands a work‑life balance, gets what it’s like to have a family, loves a good social, and knows how to ensure our people come first. We have a hybrid working approach and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to training and development, creating new opportunities, and are always delighted to see our people develop both professionally and personally. We encourage and support any professional development you are currently undertaking or looking to work towards.

In addition, we also offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Annual pay review
• Salary sacrifice schemes and discount schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced compassionate leave
• Work from home/flexible working
• Birthday lunches

We believe that working in an ethical and professional way creates positive social value for the communities we serve, the people we collaborate with, and the environment around us. Are you curious about how your work can contribute to something bigger? Do you have an interest in creating more positive effects and opportunities through giving back, sustainability initiatives, or other impact‑driven actions?

No usual recruitment process

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that respects the contributions that individuals make to our company. That means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re just as focused on who you are and the potential that you’ll bring to the team. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team, who will be happy to support you.

Vextrix is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership.