Our client is looking to recruit a Civil Design Engineer to work in their Manchester office. This role will include being in a medium sized team and liaising with clients and external agencies.

You will need to have a degree level in Civil Engineers or the equivalent with at least 3 years post grad experience. Experience in residential/commercial/industrial developments from conception to technical approval is required.

What’s on offer:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• ICE Training Agreement and support in other technical qualifications
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
• Fast-tracked career progression

The role:

• Pre-purchase feasibility studies and resolution of planning conditions including drainage feasibility and highways considerations.
• Flood risk assessments (flood modelling undertaken by in-house team).
• Detailed drawings and calculations to technical approval for adoptable highways and drainage to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104, etc.
• Preparation of 3D ground models for volume calculations, cut and fill exercises, vertical road profiles, etc.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies i.e. Environment Agency, Local Highway Authorities, Water Authorities, etc.
• Design work on projects for water and wastewater authorities.
• As appropriate, represent JNP Group at meetings, public exhibitions, planning committees and public inquiries when required, and undertake site inspections.
• Contribute to project management and control suitable projects.
• Support the training and professional development of team members.
• Exercise due care and diligence in all aspects of engineering design and detailing.

What you need to succeed:

• Educated to a minimum Degree level in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer status, [or approaching], with relevant professional institution
• Experience in managing and leading client relationships, reporting on progress and managing work within budget and to programme
• Able to check and sign off technical design work
• Experience in the planning, design and construction of residential, commercial and industrial developments from conception to technical approval
• Leading on a range of projects or acting as technical discipline lead for larger projects
• Experience in working in collaborative teams with clients, contractors, external design team members, local authorities, statutory bodies and other third parties
• Leading and mentoring a small team of engineers and technicians located in the local office or other offices across the country.