Civil Engineer Drainage (Residential Development

RGB Network; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Altrincham is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in drainage for residential developments. The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years' experience in civil engineering, a solid understanding of SuDS, and proficiency in Civil 3D. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, hybrid working, and support for professional development. Join a friendly and ambitious team with a strong project pipeline.

Benefits

Support with professional development (CEng if wanted)

Friendly, ambitious team

Strong project pipeline

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in civil/drainage engineering.
• Solid knowledge of SuDS, plot drainage, site levels, and development infrastructure.
• Experience with residential schemes for housebuilders is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Designing drainage for residential developments (SuDS, storm/foul networks).
• Producing calculations, drawings, and reports to a high standard.
• Supporting senior engineers and interfacing with clients.

Skills

Drainage experience on residential development projects

Knowledge of SuDS and plot drainage

Proficiency with Civil 3D

Tools

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer – Drainage (Residential Developments)

£40,000 – £50,000

Location: Greater Manchester

Hybrid Working | Permanent

I’m supporting a leading civil engineering consultancy (name redacted) looking to add a Civil Engineer to their team at their Altrincham headquarters. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong drainage experience on residential development projects who wants solid progression, support, and exposure to major housebuilder schemes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing drainage for residential developments (SuDS, storm/foul networks, private & adoptable).
• Using MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow and Civil 3D to deliver technical designs.
• Supporting senior engineers and interfacing with clients, local authorities, and housebuilders.
• Producing calculations, drawings, and reports to a high standard.
• Contributing to internal design reviews and project delivery.

What they’re looking for:

• 2–6 years’ experience in civil/drainage engineering.
• Solid knowledge of SuDS, plot drainage, site levels, and development infrastructure.
• Experience with residential schemes for housebuilders is ideal.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and drainage software.

What’s on offer:

• £40–50k salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working from their modern Altrincham HQ.
• Support with professional development (CEng if wanted).
• Friendly, ambitious team with a strong project pipeline.