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Engineer/Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer – Highways/Infrastructure Design
LOCATION - FLEXIBLE in the North West
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Summary
We are seeking a full-time Highway/Civil Engineer with a strong drainage design background to support our highways and infrastructure design team in Manchester (location flexible, with offices in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, and Cumbria). Our team undertakes a variety of major infrastructure projects for private and public sectors, focusing on innovative, integrated solutions with state-of-the-art design.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist in designing and detailing infrastructure/drainage works for diverse projects, including residential infrastructure (SuDS), using Civil 3D, Site 3D, PDS, and Micro-Drainage. You will manage projects independently, serve as the main client contact, and lead design efforts for highway and drainage schemes (S278, S38, S104, S185), catering to private developers and government schemes, ranging from multi-million-pound projects to small residential developments. Your tasks include preparing designs, specifications, technical submissions, site supervision, and ensuring compliance with DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, and local standards. Opportunities exist to collaborate on larger projects with senior management, including QA and project management.
About You
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, eligible for CEng, CIHT, MICE.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and proven delivery capability.
* Extensive experience in infrastructure engineering, especially drainage and building drainage, with skills in detailed design, specifications, calculations, and technical reports, familiar with current legislation and technology.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D/Site 3D/PDS, and Micro-Drainage.
* Experience working with statutory authorities and understanding of procedures.
* Strong project management and change control experience.
* Commitment to health and safety standards.
* Enthusiastic team player, adaptable, and capable of mentoring team members.
* Desire for professional growth and development.
* Hold a full UK driving license.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides high-end consulting and engineering services worldwide, combining global resources with local delivery in over 400 locations. Our mission is to deliver sustainable, resilient solutions, fostering a collaborative, innovative environment with competitive benefits. Visit our careers page to learn more and apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or parental status, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Flexible working options are available, including reduced hours, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, to support work-life balance.
We appreciate all applicants’ interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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