Civil Engineer – Drainage/Highways - Leeds

RGB London; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Leeds seeks a Civil Engineer with expertise in highways and drainage design. This role involves delivering design work for various infrastructure schemes and requires 3–7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK design standards and software like Civil 3D or AutoCAD. A hybrid/flexible working environment is offered, alongside a competitive salary range of £37,000 – £45,000.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working

Modern office with a collaborative design team

Exposure to major UK infrastructure schemes

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ experience in civil, highways, or drainage engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards (DMRB, SuDS, local authority guidance).
• Ability to deliver highway geometry, drainage layouts, and general civil engineering details.

Responsibilities

• Delivering design work for S278, S38, S104, and wider infrastructure schemes.
• Producing highways and drainage designs from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Supporting senior engineers and mentoring juniors where appropriate.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Communication skills

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Civil Engineer – Drainage/Highways - Leeds

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for a Civil Engineer with a strong background in highways and drainage design to join their growing Leeds team. You’ll work on a wide portfolio of UK infrastructure projects, supporting local authorities, developers, and national frameworks.

Location: Leeds

Salary: £37,000 – £45,000

Experience: 3–7 years

Responsibilities

• Delivering design work for S278, S38, S104 and wider infrastructure schemes
• Producing highways and drainage designs from feasibility through to detailed design
• Working with DMRB, local authority standards, and active travel guidance (LTN 1/20)
• Producing drawings, reports, and technical documentation
• Coordinating with internal teams across structures, transport planning, and environment
• Supporting senior engineers and mentoring juniors where appropriate

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ experience in civil, highways, or drainage engineering
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards (DMRB, SuDS, local authority guidance)
• Experience with Civil 3D or AutoCAD, and drainage software such as MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow
• Ability to deliver highway geometry, drainage layouts, and general civil engineering details
• Good communication skills and experience working with public-sector or consultancy clients

Benefits

• £37,000 – £45,000 salary
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Modern Leeds office with a collaborative design team
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure schemes and progression towards Senior Engineer