Senior Civil Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Chartered or near Chartered Senior Civil Engineer to work in our civil engineering team in Manchester. The role involves the delivery of high quality infrastructure designs (roads and drainage) associated with building and public realm works projects.

The Manchester civil engineering team work collaboratively on challenging, high profile projects with both internal and external architects, engineers and designers across the North. Our projects include the provision of civil engineering designs associated with building developments and public realm projects, from the early masterplanning stage through to delivery of solutions on site, highway infrastructure projects and civil engineering masterplanning including flood risk.

This role represents a key position within the civil engineering team, with the successful candidate assisting in the development and growth of the team.

About the role

The role will include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Design of projects from the concept stage through to the construction stage
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports and specifications
• Complying with Health and Safety and CDM Regulations
• Support in the management and development of team members
• Development of client relationships
• Developing good relationships with professions across BDP and external consultants

About you

You will have proven experience in a similar design consultancy, with demonstrable knowledge of varied infrastructure design skills (drainage and public realm). Excellent technical aptitude is essential, experience of working within a BIM environment and on site is desirable. You have diverse and in depth knowledge of sustainable drainage design which supplemented with use of various civil engineering software.

You will have relevant experience and good knowledge of the following areas of civil engineering design:

• Drainage schemes associated with buildings, highways, public realm and landscape projects
• Highway and pavement design associated with building projects
• Undertaking of designs for section 38, 278 and 104 agreements
• Ground modelling
• Masterplanning
• Assessment and management of flood risk, and reducing flood risk
• Report writing

You will have a good knowledge of civil engineering construction principles and standards, and will confident in your knowledge of relevant design standards and legislation.

You will have strong practical knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroDrainage and used Civil 3D for ground modelling, road and drainage design.

Your personal skills

• Highly motivated and passionate about delivering projects to time, budget and quality
• Organised and methodical with particular attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Have a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem solving techniques
• Be commercially aware
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships at all levels with clients and employees alike and across all professional disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy

About us

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.

Our engineering studio is vibrant. We offer leading thinking and inspirational solutions with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet. Our aspiration as engineers is to use our engineering ideas to help shape design rather than simply deliver an architect-led solution. BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal and career development.

BDP offers

In return, BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, profit share, private medical insurance, and contribution towards professional subscriptions. We have a Social Life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting and charitable activities and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas. Our studio location by the waterside at Piccadilly Basin is near the vibrant Northern Quarter and close to rail/tram links.

To apply

To apply for the role please click on the apply button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for the above job description. Please also include a portfolio with samples of your work.

Please include your salary expectations as part of your application.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.