Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer – Manchester

Design Manchester. Lead Civil Projects. Make Your Mark.

We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer who leads from the drawing board, takes ownership from concept through delivery, and wants real influence over complex urban developments.

What you will do

• Lead civil design packages across earthworks, drainage, pavements, and external works.
• Deliver multidisciplinary projects from concept through detailed design.
• Coordinate 3D underground services and interface with other design disciplines.
• Act as the technical lead for civil elements on projects.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Take ownership of quality, coordination, and delivery outcomes.

What you bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong technical capability in earthworks, drainage, pavement design, and external works.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary design projects.
• Confidence working with 3D underground services coordination.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• This role requires active civil design delivery rather than site‑based execution.

Nice to have

• Chartered or Incorporated Member of ICE, or working towards it.
• Experience across multiple sectors.
• Exposure to complex urban or constrained sites.
• Real ownership and autonomy over your projects.
• Interesting, technically complex civil design work.
• A modern engineering culture that values good design and clear thinking.
• Long‑term progression without being boxed into one sector.
• Work that is challenging, varied, and genuinely engaging.

Lead the work. Own the designs. See them built.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance‑related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc.)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organization welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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