Civil Design Engineer (Roads and Drainage)

Vertical Recruitment is working closely with a successful multidisciplinary consultancy with a global presence. With over 1,000 design awards to their name, they continue to lead the way in high-quality, sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Their Manchester civil engineering team is growing, and they are now seeking a Civil Design Engineer with 3 to 7 years of experience to support the delivery of infrastructure design (roads, drainage, and public realm) for a wide range of building and regeneration projects.

You will be joining a talented, collaborative team working on complex and high-profile developments across the North; from masterplans and new public spaces to sustainable urban infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce infrastructure designs from concept through to construction stage
• Assist in the preparation and review of technical reports and design specifications
• Work closely with internal teams, external consultants, architects, and clients
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and CDM regulations
• Undertake Section 38, 278, and 104 designs
• Carry out drainage design (including SuDS) and pavement layouts
• Support more senior engineers with project delivery and coordination
• Contribute to multidisciplinary design meetings and problem-solving discussions

About You: You’ll have a solid background in civil engineering design within a consultancy environment, particularly in roads and drainage. You’re comfortable using standard industry software and can confidently manage your workload on both small- and large-scale projects.

Skills & Experience:

• Civil engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
• Experience designing drainage and highways/public realm schemes
• Familiarity with Section 38, 104, and 278 design processes
• Competent in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage
• Experience using Civil 3D for road and ground modelling is desirable
• An understanding of flood risk assessments and mitigation is a plus
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Personal Qualities:

• Detail-oriented and methodical
• Collaborative team player
• Proactive and eager to learn from senior engineers
• Ability to manage deadlines and multi-task under pressure
• Commercially aware and confident in meetings

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Annual profit share scheme
• Support for professional development and chartership
• Contribution towards professional memberships
• Active social committee and inclusive team culture