Tetra Tech
Engineer / Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Design Engineer - Flexible Location - North West
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Engineer / Senior Engineer - Infrastructure Design Engineer - Flexible Location - North West
Highway/Civil Engineer
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.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
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.
Your Impact in this Position
You will drive the successful delivery of infrastructure projects by applying:
- Strong technical expertise
- Proactive problem-solving skills
- Independent project management capabilities
- Clear communication with clients and statutory authorities
By contributing to technical assurance, mentoring colleagues, and supporting continuous improvement, you will:
- Strengthen team capability
- Deliver solutions that meet client and regulatory expectations
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Core Capabilities
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
Commercial & Risk Management
- Support commercial performance through effective project and change management
- Contribute to quality assurance and risk mitigation activities
Collaboration & Team Development
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting best practice
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- 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 MicroDrainage
- Good understanding of:
- Statutory approvals
- Commercial awareness
- Strong communication skills
- Full UK driving licence required
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Working Environment
This role offers:
- Flexible working across the North West, with access to offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Cumbria
- A hybrid model, typically combining office and remote working, based on project and team needs
- Travel to project sites may be required
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services, working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.
Key Benefits:
- A global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships
- Collaborative environment supporting individual performance, innovation, and creativity
- Serves public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects
- Delivers sustainable and resilient solutions
- Operates in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, with over 6,000 employees
Equality & Reasonable Adjustments: In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, Tetra Tech is committed to reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees, including:
- Adjustments to work schedules
- Adaptations in training approaches
- Modifications to physical workspace
Please inform the recruiter if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or for your day-to-day role.
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