Senior Civil Engineer

Matchtech · Greater Manchester, England

Senior Civil Engineer at Matchtech, based in Greater Manchester, England. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Greater Manchester, England · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
8 Dec 2026

Reference 610114

About the role


Our client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support water and infrastructure projects on a contract basis. The role will focus on civil design across flood risk, drainage, river engineering, flood alleviation schemes and reservoir projects, with flexible hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and delivering civil engineering packages for water and flood risk projects
  • Providing technical input across drainage, river engineering and flood alleviation schemes
  • Supporting the design and development of reservoir-related projects
  • Leading or coordinating civil design packages from concept through to delivery
  • Preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications and design documentation
  • Working collaboratively with engineers, project teams, clients and external stakeholders
  • Ensuring designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations and project requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Significant UK consultancy experience within civil engineering and the water sector
  • Strong experience in the design of flood risk, drainage, river engineering or flood alleviation schemes
  • Understanding of reservoir projects and water-related infrastructure
  • Experience designing, leading or delivering civil design packages
  • Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
  • Availability to start in the near term, with the contract suitable for work inside or outside scope

Working Arrangements:

  • Contract opportunity within the water and civil engineering sector
  • Hybrid working available


This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer with UK consultancy experience to contribute to a range of technically challenging water and flood risk projects. Apply now to be considered.

Reference: 610114 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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