Civil Engineer

Civil Design Engineer

Manchester (Walkden / Bolton area)

Salary:
Competitive (DOE) + Clear Progression to Chartership

If you're a Civil Engineer looking for hands‑on project exposure, real responsibility early on, and a clear route to Chartership, this is one of the better opportunities in the Manchester market right now.

Bennett & Game are working with a well‑established, award‑winning multidisciplinary consultancy with over 35 years' success. Their Manchester team offers a close‑knit, supportive environment (c.8 staff locally) backed by a wider business of 60+ professionals‑giving you the best of both worlds: personal mentorship + larger project exposure. You'll be working predominantly within the housing development sector, gaining exposure across drainage, highways, and infrastructure design.

This is an ideal opportunity for those with 4 + years' experience looking to develop their career towards chartered status in a supportive and flexible work environment.

• Competitive Salary with good scope for advancement
• Holiday 21 + 10 bank holidays
• Flexible working – options around home/office working after probation
• Free Parking
• Working hours 9am till 5.30
• Positive work-life balance with a strong team ethic
• Training and Professional Development opportunities encourage all staff to continue learning and building knowledge through external training / CPD

• Support the delivery of civil engineering design projects within the development sector
• Assist with the day-to-day running of projects, progressing towards lead responsibility
• Work closely with clients, local authorities, and contractors
• Prepare and progress technical submissions (S38, S278, S104 agreements)
• Develop design work across highways, drainage, and SuDS schemes
• Respond to technical queries and support project delivery to deadlines
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on varied development projects

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• 0-2 years' experience (consultancy or development environment ideal)
• Strong ambition to achieve Chartership (ICE or equivalent)

• AutoCAD
• Drainage design (e.g. Causeway Flow)
• Highway design (e.g. PDS or similar)
• Understanding of SuDS principles and UK design standards
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, "can-do" approach