Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Wigan, North West England, paying £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wigan, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
Bang in line with the market for construction & trades
Reference 57313105
About the role
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Ready to lead infrastructure design within one of the strongest civil teams in Greater Manchester? This Senior Infrastructure Engineer opportunity in Wigan offers technical authority, client exposure and genuine progression.
A well-established civil and structural consultancy is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support continued growth across residential and commercial development projects. Known for technical quality and repeat business, this team delivers highways and drainage schemes that consistently stand out.
As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will take ownership of roads and drainage design, manage S104, S38 and S278 approvals and mentor junior engineers. This Senior Infrastructure Engineer role combines hands-on delivery with leadership and client engagement.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver highways and drainage designs to programme and budget
* Lead technical approvals and negotiations with authorities
* Ensure compliance with current UK standards
* Support fee proposals and project budgets
* Review technical outputs and mentor junior staff
Candidate requirements
* Around five years' consultancy experience
* Strong roads, drainage and development infrastructure background
* Proficient in AutoCAD with MicroDrainage and PDS or similar
* Solid understanding of SuDS and hydraulic principles
* Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering
Why apply
This Senior Infrastructure Engineer position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000, structured progression and a technically respected team environment.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
Reference: 57313105 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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