Civil Engineer (Design) - Greater Manchester

Date Posted: Friday 06 November 2026

, Ref: 329

 

|  GREATER MANCHESTER  |

Civil Engineer (Design): Ready for the next step after your first year in industry? A fast-growing and supportive Medium-Sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy have a role is based in Greater Manchester.

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Overview

Our client is an award-winning, ambitious multidisciplinary consultancy group with a strong technical reputation. They deliver civil, structural, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering solutions across the UK, and their work is predominantly residential, for major housebuilders, alongside a portfolio of commercial projects.
 
They are now looking for a Civil Engineer with at least 12 monthsʼ civils design background to join their growing team. You will take increasing ownership of highways and drainage designs for residential developments, backed by senior engineers and a group that will actively support your route to chartership.
 
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy with a family feel culture that offers clear progression and professional support for your career development.
 
 
Responsibilities
  • Prepare detailed civils designs — highways, external levels and plot drainage — for residential developments, with growing independence
  • Carry out site appraisals, drainage feasibility studies and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
  • Produce drainage calculations, drawings and technical reports
  • Prepare and progress Section 38 and Section 104 submissions through to technical approval
  • Liaise with highway authorities, water companies, LLFAs (England) and SABs (Wales)
  • Respond to approval-body and client comments and manage design changes
  • Coordinate with structural and geotechnical colleagues across the Group
  • Support graduate engineers and CAD technicians
 
Requirements
  • Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng or BSc) or equivalent
  • At least 12 monthsʼ civils design background in a consultancy or developer setting
  • Working knowledge of highways and drainage design for residential schemes
  • Understanding of Section 38 / Section 104 processes and SuDS principles
  • AutoCAD skills; backgound using Causeway Flow, PDS, Civil 3D or MicroDrainage
  • Working towards ICE professional qualification (support provided)
  • Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills

 

On offer
  • Competitive salary aligned with background
  • Clear career progression in an ambitious, growing group
  • Support towards ICE / IStructE professional qualifications and CPD
  • Varied work across residential, commercial and education sectors
  • Supportive, inclusive culture with open-door leadership
  • Employee Assistance Programme
 
 

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To apply for the position of Civil Engineer (Design), please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.

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