Senior Engineer
CV-LibrarySalford, Greater ManchestertemporaryPosted: 6 November 2026
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You will be joining the in-house design consultancy of a leading Tier 1 contractor. With a design team of more than 750 professionals and access to a £11bn+ project pipeline, the business supports a diverse portfolio of major construction and infrastructure schemes across the UK. As part of the specialist engineering team, you will work across projects from initial concept and design through to construction delivery, providing practical and buildable engineering solutions.
Your new role
As a Highways & Drainage Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering highways and drainage design solutions across a varied portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the delivery of highways and drainage designs, ensuring solutions are safe, practical and buildable.
Managing design responsibilities across projects from concept through to construction delivery.
Leading and coordinating engineers and technical staff within project design teams.
Producing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation.
Identifying technical risks and developing appropriate engineering solutions.
Working closely with construction teams to ensure designs consider buildability, programme and site requirements.
Supporting value engineering and the development of efficient alternative design solutions.
Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal project teams.
Maintaining high technical standards and contributing to continued engineering excellence across the wider design function.What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in highways and drainage design, together with the ability to take ownership of projects and coordinate design teams. You will ideally have:
IEng Initial Professional Development, or equivalent progress towards CEng, with a relevant professional institution such as the ICE, alongside relevant engineering experience.
Alternatively, a relevant Level 6 or Level 7 qualification with suitable experience, or demonstrable equivalent engineering experience.
Strong experience delivering highways and drainage design solutions.
Experience managing project responsibilities and leading or coordinating engineering and design teams.
Strong technical and problem-solving capabilities.
A collaborative approach and the ability to develop effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and construction teams.
A commitment to continued professional development and maintaining high technical standards.What you'll get in return
You will join a large and established design consultancy with access to a significant pipeline of major UK construction and infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of technically challenging schemes, develop your project and design leadership experience and continue progressing professionally within a major Tier 1 contractor. The position is based on a 40-hour working week, with some flexibility around working hours and agile working available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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You will be joining the in-house design consultancy of a leading Tier 1 contractor. With a design team of more than 750 professionals and access to a £11bn+ project pipeline, the business supports a diverse portfolio of major construction and infrastructure schemes across the UK. As part of the specialist engineering team, you will work across projects from initial concept and design through to construction delivery, providing practical and buildable engineering solutions.
Your new role
As a Highways & Drainage Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering highways and drainage design solutions across a varied portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the delivery of highways and drainage designs, ensuring solutions are safe, practical and buildable.
Managing design responsibilities across projects from concept through to construction delivery.
Leading and coordinating engineers and technical staff within project design teams.
Producing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation.
Identifying technical risks and developing appropriate engineering solutions.
Working closely with construction teams to ensure designs consider buildability, programme and site requirements.
Supporting value engineering and the development of efficient alternative design solutions.
Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal project teams.
Maintaining high technical standards and contributing to continued engineering excellence across the wider design function.What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced civil engineer with a strong background in highways and drainage design, together with the ability to take ownership of projects and coordinate design teams. You will ideally have:
IEng Initial Professional Development, or equivalent progress towards CEng, with a relevant professional institution such as the ICE, alongside relevant engineering experience.
Alternatively, a relevant Level 6 or Level 7 qualification with suitable experience, or demonstrable equivalent engineering experience.
Strong experience delivering highways and drainage design solutions.
Experience managing project responsibilities and leading or coordinating engineering and design teams.
Strong technical and problem-solving capabilities.
A collaborative approach and the ability to develop effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and construction teams.
A commitment to continued professional development and maintaining high technical standards.What you'll get in return
You will join a large and established design consultancy with access to a significant pipeline of major UK construction and infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of technically challenging schemes, develop your project and design leadership experience and continue progressing professionally within a major Tier 1 contractor. The position is based on a 40-hour working week, with some flexibility around working hours and agile working available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)