Senior Civil Engineer

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 works 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 master planning stage through to delivery of solutions on site, highway infrastructure projects and civil engineering master planning 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.

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

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
• Master planning
• Assessment and management of flood risk, and reducing flood risk

You will have a good knowledge of civil engineering construction principles and standards

You will have strong practical knowledge of AutoCAD, Micro Drainage, Info Drainage and have used Civil 3D for ground modelling, road and drainage design. You are confident in your knowledge of relevant design standards and legislation.

• Highly motivated and passionate about delivering projects to time, budget and quality
• Organised and methodical with particular…