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Baker Hicks Limited

Senior Civil Engineer

Manchester Posted 10 days ago

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Employer is on a government sponsor record
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No salary stated. UK Skilled Worker visa needs at least £41,700 a year (new-entrant (under 26, recent Student/Graduate visa) or STEM PhD: £33,400). Source: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less, rules effective 2025-07-22.

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About the role

About the Role We are seeking an ambitious Senior Civil Engineer to help develop the infrastructure capability of our growing Civil and Structural department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions across a variety of projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Autodesk Civil 3D, Microdrainage/InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD, with a passion for mentoring junior engineers and technicians in both technical design aspects and BIM software integration. Key Responsibilities • Lead the Civil & Structural design delivery on projects, working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Produce design deliverables (drawings, specifications, and reports), conduct site surveys, and support construction stage duties. • Ensure that designs meet quality and compliance requirements and align with client specifications. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and buildable solutions. • Oversee the day-to-day management of a small project team. • Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with industry standards. • Report on project performance to senior management. • Assist with tender preparation and fee estimates. • Mentor and support the development of engineers, technicians, graduates, and apprentices. Skills & Experience Essential: • Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). • Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, pavement design, and external works. • Demonstrable experience delivering projects in one or more of our core sectors. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. • Knowledge of 3D underground services coordination. • Experience in delivering multidisciplinary projects. Desirable: • Chartered or Incorporated Member of ICE (or working towards). Why Join Us? • Exposure to diverse and complex projects across multiple sectors. • Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. • Professional development opportunities and support towards Chartership. • Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. • Flexible/hybrid working options. Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations. Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: ( National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ) About BakerHicks We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks . BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company. Benefits Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: • Company car or cash allowance • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan • Life assurance scheme • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) • Flexible/hybrid working • Family friend

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