Design Engineer

Approach Personnel Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil & infrastructure engineering consultancy is seeking a Design Engineer with expertise in below-ground drainage to join their Uttoxeter team. This full-time, permanent role involves producing designs, preparing drainage strategies, and using CAD software. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, experience in infrastructure design, and strong communication skills. Join a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience in drainage/infrastructure design within a consultancy environment.
• Proficient with drainage modelling and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs for below-ground drainage systems.
• Prepare drainage strategies and technical notes for planning submissions.
• Coordinate with teams and contractors.

Skills

Drainage modelling

Civil Engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Engineer - Civils (Below Ground Drainage)

📍 Uttoxeter

🕒 Permanent | Full-Time

Our client, a well-established civil & infrastructure engineering consultancy, is looking to appoint a Design Engineer with strong below-ground drainage experience to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is technically solid, solutions-focused, and looking to progress within a supportive engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs for below-ground drainage systems
• Prepare drainage strategies, technical notes, and supporting documents for planning submissions
• Use design tools such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD to produce models, calculations, and drawings
• Ensure compliance with local authority approval processes, Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, etc
• Coordinate with internal teams—structures, transport, environmental—as well as external consultants and contractors
• Assist with site assessments, feasibility work, and technical problem-solving
• Contribute to project delivery, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and client expectations are met

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Experience in drainage/infrastructure design within a consultancy environment
• Proficient with drainage modelling and CAD software
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a technical team