Civil Engineer - Drainage

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Chilton Polden; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension

Life cover

Health cash plan

Annual bonus

Flexible holidays

22 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Christmas closure

ICE training

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Civil Engineer - Drainage in Somerset for a full-time, permanent role. You will own drainage design projects from feasibility through to construction, liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Hybrid or office-based work is available, with at least three days per week in the office for hybrid staff. The role requires a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience, strong technical design skills, and the ability to manage client relationships

Qualifications

• At least three years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical design skills.
• Ability to build client relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage solutions for sewage and surface water requirements.
• Prepare drainage strategies and feasibility studies.
• Produce detailed drainage designs and construction drawings.
• Undertake flood risk assessments and apply SuDS principles.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support construction teams with setting-out drawings and construction details.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Drainage design

Feasibility studies

Construction drawings

Flood risk assessments

SuDS principles

Client relationships

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

RGB Recruitment seeks a Civil Engineer - Drainage for a full-time, permanent post in Somerset, with a salary of £25,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.

The successful candidate will take ownership of drainage design projects, preparing strategies and feasibility studies, producing detailed designs and construction drawings, and developing solutions for sewage and surface water requirements. Applicants should hold at least three years' post-qualification experience and possess strong technical design skills, alongside the ability to build client relationships and collaborate with multidisciplinary design and construction teams. The position covers the full development process, from initial studies through to construction support and commissioning.

Civil Engineer – Drainage 106398 Somerset

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineer with at least three years’ post-qualification experience to take ownership of drainage design projects, develop client relationships and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design and construction teams. You will be involved throughout the development process, from initial feasibility studies and drainage strategies through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop drainage solutions for sewage, surface water requirements.
• Prepare drainage strategies and feasibility studies.
• Produce detailed drainage designs and construction drawings.
• Undertake flood risk assessments and apply Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, structural engineers and geotechnical specialists.
• Support construction teams with setting-out drawings, construction details and clash analysis.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the design team, supporting colleagues where required.
• Take responsibility for client relationships and technical delivery, appropriate to your experience.

Desirable Experience

Experience or knowledge in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Nutrient neutrality.
• Pumping station and rising main design.
• Sewage treatment.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive package, including:

• Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time employment.
• Hybrid or office-based working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office for hybrid workers.
• Mentored training and support towards professional qualifications with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Employer pension contributions.
• Life cover.
• Health and wellbeing support through a paid health cash plan.
• Eligibility for an annual performance-related bonus.
• Flexible holiday trading options.
• 22 days’ annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
• Company closure over the Christmas period.
• Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to upskill.