Civil Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Support for professional memberships

Ongoing CPD

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym incentive

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Civil Drainage Engineer in Rotherham to contribute to a growing portfolio of housing developments. You will design drainage strategies, surface water management, and adoptable highway layouts as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 3-5 years' experience in civil engineering, with strong knowledge of SuDS and housing projects, and a valid UK driving licence. A permanent, full-time position with competitive salary and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a civil engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Proven experience in housing and residential development projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage design, SuDS and surface water attenuation.
• Experience with highway layouts and adoptable infrastructure design.
• Understanding of relevant design standards, regulations, and approval processes.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design drainage strategies, surface water attenuation, and adoptable highway layouts.
• Develop cost-effective civil engineering designs for residential developments.
• Take ownership of projects and manage client relationships as the team expands.

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Civil Drainage Engineer

Location: Rotherham | Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum

Are you looking for your next career move where you can make a real impact? Join an established, growing engineering consultancy with over 30 years of industry experience, delivering innovative civil, structural, and architectural solutions across the UK and internationally. With an expanding residential workload and a strong commitment to employee development, this is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Benefits for the Civil Drainage Engineer:

• A competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Company pension scheme
• Support towards professional memberships, qualifications and chartership.
• Ongoing CPD, mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme, mental health support and BUPA Healthy Minds.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and gym incentive.

The Role of a Civil Drainage Engineer:

As a Civil Engineer, you will contribute to a growing portfolio of housing and residential developments, designing practical, cost-effective infrastructure solutions. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will deliver drainage strategies, surface water management, adoptable highway layouts and associated civil engineering designs. This Civil Drainage Engineer position offers the chance to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and progress professionally as the team expands.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in a civil engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Proven experience in housing and residential development projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage design, SuDS and surface water attenuation.
• Experience with highway layouts and adoptable infrastructure design.
• Understanding of relevant design standards, regulations, and approval processes.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant civil engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• A full UK driving licence
• The full right to work in the UK
• Live within a commutable distance to the Rotherham office

This is a permanent role.