The Vacancy
Senior Civil Engineer / Principal Civil Engineer – Manchester, UK
Salary: £43,000 - £60,000 per annum
Hours: 35-hour working week
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Are you a skilled civil engineer looking to step into a senior or principal-level role? Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and delivering high-quality infrastructure projects? Join our Manchester team and help shape the region’s most exciting civil engineering schemes.
Be a key technical leader, mentor emerging talent, and help drive excellence across every stage of project delivery.
Why Join Us?
High-Impact Infrastructure Projects – Work on a wide range of civil engineering projects including highways, drainage, public realm and multi-sector infrastructure across the North West and beyond.
Professional Growth & Support – Receive tailored support towards chartership or continued development through ICE-accredited training and direct access to experienced industry leaders.
Positive, Collaborative Culture – Join a friendly and supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Competitive Salary & Benefits – Enjoy a strong salary package, hybrid working, and benefits such as pension contributions, paid professional memberships, and modern office facilities.
Technical & Project Leadership – Take ownership of your projects from feasibility through to construction, while influencing technical direction and mentoring junior engineers.
The Role
As a Senior Civil Engineer / Principal Civil Engineer, you will be a vital part of our growing Manchester infrastructure team, delivering civil engineering designs and project leadership across a broad portfolio of clients and sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead civil engineering designs for infrastructure projects including highways, drainage, earthworks, and site development.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including transport planners, architects, and structural engineers.
- Manage project inputs including budget, programme, technical delivery, and quality assurance.
- Support and mentor junior team members through design reviews, technical guidance, and chartership mentoring.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and long-term relationships.
- Assist with fee proposals, bid writing, and project resourcing as required.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- BEng/BSc or MEng in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer through ICE (or actively working towards).
- 6+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure engineering, ideally in highways, drainage, or development infrastructure.
- Strong technical design background with proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or similar.
- Proven ability to lead tasks, manage small teams, and deliver high-quality technical outputs.
- Clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Desirable:
- Experience working with local authorities, housing developers, or contractors.
- Knowledge of S278/S38, SuDS, and drainage strategies for planning.
- Understanding of NEC contract administration and construction supervision.
- Experience in mentoring or supervising junior engineers and graduates.
Work Environment & Expectations
- Manchester office – flexible hybrid working available (minimum 2-3 days office presence expected).
- Occasional travel to site and client meetings required.
- Opportunities to take on line management or technical lead roles depending on experience and interest.
- Career path towards Associate level for those seeking leadership growth.
If you're ready to make an impact in a growing, forward-thinking civil engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of infrastructure in the North West!
About Us
In January 2022, we joined the RSK group: a merger that mirrors each company’s commitment to an engaging and open company culture. We highly value our people’s input, building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, and the desire to grow a strong and sustainable business. SCP will continue to serve its clients without any fundamental changes except by expanding our geographical capabilities and our team.
SCP is a specialist transportation planning, highway, and drainage infrastructure design consultancy that has been offering multi-disciplinary professional services to the private and public sectors since 1991. We have offices located strategically around the UK, including offices in Manchester, Leeds, and London. Our service grouping includes advising and supporting at the master-planning stages of development proposals, conducting detailed assessments for approvals processes and the implementation stages. The business also has long-established expert witness relationships with planning barristers across the UK.
SCP is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
