Civil Engineer - Drainage

BakerHicks

Motherwell

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in Drainage Design to join their growing team. You will lead drainage designs for significant power and energy infrastructure projects, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and have opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, drainage design skills, and familiarity with relevant software and standards. Competitive salary and a robust benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

Experience in power sector projects is desirable.
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE or IStructE).
Proficiency with Eurocodes and British Standards.

Responsibilities

Leading the design of drainage systems for infrastructure projects.
Developing surface water management strategies and assessments.
Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams on project delivery.

Skills

Drainage design principles

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer – Drainage Design

Help Build the Infrastructure That Powers the Future – With a Focus on Drainage Design

We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our growing team at BakerHicks, delivering high‑quality designs for power and energy infrastructure projects, including substations, grid connections, and renewable energy facilities, as well as projects in industrial, defence, and transportation sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the design and specification of drainage systems, external works, earthworks, and utilities for large‑scale infrastructure projects
Developing surface water management strategies, sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), and flood risk assessments
Producing detailed drawings, specifications, and reports that meet the highest technical standards
Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions
Reviewing calculations and subcontractor designs for compliance and quality
Supporting and mentoring early‑career engineers while contributing to technical excellence and best practice

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience delivering projects in one or more sectors; power sector experience is desirable
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE or IStructE)
Strong understanding of drainage design principles, earthworks, and external works
Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD (or similar) for modelling, layouts, and draughting designs
Good knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM regulations, and BIM processes
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with clients and multi‑disciplinary teams
Eligibility for security clearance (essential for certain projects)

Why Join Us?

Work on major energy and infrastructure projects, helping to shape the UK’s power network
Hybrid working with opportunities for career progression
Professional development and full support towards Chartership
Competitive salary and benefits package

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply today.

Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season, our annual shutdown, and the planned leave of our hiring teams will delay the review of new applications until January 2026.

Feedback and interviews are expected to commence the week of January 13th, 2026.

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.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.

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
25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
Family friendly policies
Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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