Civil Engineer - Drainage (Residential Development

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong drainage experience for their Altrincham HQ. The role involves designing drainage systems for residential developments and interfacing with clients and local authorities. Ideal candidates will have 2 – 6 years in civil engineering, solid knowledge of SuDS, and proficiency with Civil 3D. Competitive salary of £40k – £50k and opportunities for professional development are on offer.

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, private & adoptable.
• Supporting senior engineers and interfacing with clients, local authorities, and housebuilders.
• Producing calculations, drawings and reports to a high standard.

Skills

Drainage engineering

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

SuDS

Tools

MicroDrainage

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.