Civil Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Engineer with drainage design experience to join a consultancy in Daventry. The role involves producing drainage strategies, collaborating with various stakeholders, and preparing design documentation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in the UK consultancy environment, and skills in drainage design software. The position offers 3 days remote work per week and professional development support.

Benefits

Support towards professional chartership

Regular training and career development opportunities

Exposure to a variety of projects

Qualifications

• Proven UK experience in drainage design within a consultancy environment.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Produce drainage strategies and detailed designs from concept through to construction.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers and contractors to deliver compliant solutions.
• Prepare surface and foul water drainage designs, including SuDS integration.
• Produce calculations, drawings, and drainage reports.
• Support site works and resolve technical queries during construction.

Skills

Drainage design

Collaboration

Communication

Coordination

Understanding of SuDS

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Civils 3D or PDS

Job description

Bennett & Game are proud to be working with an established civil and structural engineering consultancy with over 50 years of industry experience. Working across residential, commercial and rail projects, they have built a reputation for delivering high-quality, practical solutions. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Civil Engineer with drainage design experience to join their friendly, collaborative team in Daventry.

• Produce drainage strategies and detailed designs from concept through to construction
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers and contractors to deliver practical, compliant solutions
• Work on a wide variety of projects including residential developments and rail-related schemes
• Prepare surface water and foul water drainage designs, including SuDS integration
• Produce calculations, drawingsand drainage reports to support planning and approvals
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
• Support site works and resolve technical queries during construction
• Contribute to a diverse range of projects, including residential developments and rail-related schemes
• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Proven UK experience in drainage design within a consultancy environment
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage and AutoCAD (Civils 3D or PDS beneficial)
• Strong understanding of SuDS and relevant design standards
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Full UK driving licence

Drainage Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• 3 days per week working from home
• Support towards professional chartership
• Regular training and career development opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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