Civil Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a SuDS Design Engineer to develop sustainable water infrastructure solutions. The role requires experience in SuDS design across project lifecycles, collaboration with various teams, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and have a passion for sustainable, green infrastructure.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance

Gym Membership discounts UK wide

Cycle to work scheme

Interest free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering SuDS designs across the full project lifecycle.
• Confidence working in retrofit and constrained urban environments.
• Familiarity with drainage design standards and health & safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with local authorities and community groups to co-design solutions.
• Supporting construction by fulfilling Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015.

Skills

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Sustainable, green infrastructure

Education

A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum)

Job description

Overview

SuDS Design Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance. The role involves developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs and working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to deliver sustainable water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs using Civil3D and InfoDrainage
• Collaborating with internal teams (modelling, CAD, construction, landscape architects)
• Liaising with local authorities, highways, schools, and community groups to co-design solutions
• Supporting construction by fulfilling Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015
• Applying CIRIA guidance, British Standards, and Anglian Water design frameworks
• Creating safe, buildable, and maintainable SuDS designs with long-term performance in mind
• Proven experience delivering SuDS designs across the full project lifecycle
• Confidence working in retrofit and constrained urban environments
• Familiarity with drainage design standards and health & safety principles
• Strong communication skills to engage technical teams and external stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and passion for sustainable, green infrastructure

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum)
• Proven experience delivering SuDS designs across the full project lifecycle
• Confidence working in retrofit and constrained urban environments
• Familiarity with drainage design standards and health & safety principles
• Strong communication skills to engage technical teams and external stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and passion for sustainable, green infrastructure

Benefits

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available