Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure & Drainage | Wigan

Salary up to £55,000 + Benefits

A well-established and growing civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Wigan is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join its infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to play a key role in delivering a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects while helping to mentor junior staff.

The Role As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure and drainage schemes for a variety of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You will work closely with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of drainage and infrastructure schemes, including surface water, foul water, and highway layouts
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and calculations
• Manage projects from concept through to detailed design and construction stages
• Undertake drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, and SuDS design
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and clients
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
• Ensure designs comply with current regulations, design standards, and industry best practice

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience in civil infrastructure and drainage design within a consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of Section 38, Section 104, and SuDS design principles
• Proficiency in design software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Working towards or already holding Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE or similar) is desirable
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects
• Supportive team environment with clear career progression
• Professional development and support towards chartership
• Flexible / hybrid working options

Location Wigan, Greater Manchester.

If you are a driven Senior Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive consultancy, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today