Engineer​/Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Design Engineer North West

Design and deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities moving. Join a high-performing engineering team working on complex highways and drainage projects across the North West and beyond.

As a Highway/Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of highways and drainage infrastructure across a wide range of development and public sector projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to integrated, technically robust solutions across residential, commercial and major infrastructure schemes.

You will take ownership of projects from design through to delivery, acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders. The role involves leading the design of highway and drainage schemes (including S278, S38, S104 and S185), ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as DMRB, Sewers for Adoption and local authority requirements.

You will drive the successful delivery of infrastructure projects by applying strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your ability to manage projects independently, produce high-quality designs, and engage effectively with clients and statutory authorities will be critical to project success.

By contributing to technical assurance, mentoring colleagues and supporting continuous improvement, you will strengthen team capability while delivering solutions that meet both client and regulatory expectations.

Highway & Drainage Design Expertise

Deliver detailed design for highways and drainage, including SuDS and development infrastructure

Produce calculations, specifications and technical reports to industry standards

Project Delivery & Ownership

Manage projects independently from concept through to completion

Lead delivery of S278, S38, S104 and related schemes

Standards, Compliance & Governance

Ensure designs meet DMRB, Building Regulations and local authority requirements

Engage effectively with statutory bodies and approval processes

Support commercial performance through effective project and change management

Contribute to quality assurance and risk mitigation activities

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting best practice

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with progression towards chartership (CEng MICE/CIHT). Strong experience in highways and drainage design, including SuDS and development infrastructure. Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or Site 3D/PDS) and Micro Drainage. Good understanding of statutory approvals, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. Full UK driving licence required.

This role offers flexible working across the North West, with access to offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Cumbria. A hybrid model is supported, typically combining office and remote working, with office attendance based on project and team needs. Travel to project sites may be required, and flexible working arrangements are available.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role