Senior Civil Engineer

at  Carrington West

Salary: Negotiable
Reference: JO0000055024
Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Manchester (with occasional travel to London, once a quarter)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Senior Civil Engineer to establish a strong presence in Manchester, supporting the expansion of civil engineering operations.
The role requires a confident, proactive individual who can take ownership of the design process for the first year and act as a trusted “boots on the ground” for Manchester-based projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design aspects of civil engineering projects with confidence and precision.
• Collaborate on business development activities, helping to grow the Manchester portfolio.
• Support a variety of projects, including:

oVarious Housing schemes
oLarge Developments in Manchester and surrounding areas

oInteresting and complex listed building projects that require civil engineering expertise.

• Work closely with the London-based team, ensuring seamless technical integration and alignment.

Requirements:

• A good level of previous experience in civil engineering.
• Proven ability to take ownership of design-focused roles, particularly in the first year.
• Versatility to manage a variety of project types.
• Strong interpersonal and business development skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
• Willingness to travel to London quarterly (or more frequently if required).

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of expansion into Manchester. You’ll work on an exciting range of projects while playing a pivotal role in developing a new regional presence. With support from a strong technical team and a clear vision for growth, this position is ideal for a candidate looking to make a significant impact.
Salary: Negotiable

• Lead and manage the design aspects of civil engineering projects with confidence and precision.
• Collaborate on business development activities, helping to grow the Manchester portfolio.
• Support a variety of projects, including