Drainage Design Engineer

Ganymede Solutions; Kennford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an Urban Drainage Modeller to develop sustainable solutions for flood risk assessment. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates have a degree in a relevant discipline and experience with urban drainage projects. Join us to make a real-world impact on communities and the environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Individualised development plans

Private medical insurance

Structured career progression

Supportive culture

Diversity celebrated as core value

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of a professional institution.
• Experience in urban drainage projects.
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver urban drainage models to assess flood risk.
• Support sustainable growth by planning for future demand.
• Improve water quality by modelling pollution control measures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for innovative designs.
• Provide technical input and support to clients and project teams.

Skills

Urban drainage projects

Client-focused approach

Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Membership of a professional institution

Job description

Urban Drainage Modeller - Water Infrastructure | Bristol, Cardiff, or Exeter

Location: Bristol, Cardiff, or Exeter (Hybrid Working)

Salary: up to £65,000, dependent on experience

Are you ready to make a real-world impact on communities, rivers, and cities? We're working with a leading consultancy at the forefront of water infrastructure transformation across the South West and Wales. As investment in the water sector reaches unprecedented levels, we're seeking Urban Drainage Modellers to help deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions across urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver urban drainage models to assess flood risk and inform solutions
• Support sustainable growth by planning for future demand and smarter infrastructure
• Improve water quality by modelling pollution control measures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust, innovative designs
• Provide technical input and support to clients and project teams

What's In It for You

• Hybrid working & flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Professional growth: Individualised development plans, mentorship, and specialisation opportunities
• Meaningful work: Deliver projects that improve lives and protect the environment
• Supportive culture: Collaborate with a team that values your expertise
• Security & wellbeing: Private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance
• Structured career progression: Know exactly where your career is heading
• Inclusive values: Diversity celebrated and integrity at the core of every project

Candidate Profile

• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Membership of a professional institution
• Experience in urban drainage projects
• Proficiency in InfoWorks ICM
• A collaborative, client-focused approach

About the Company

Our client is a renowned consultancy delivering sustainable water infrastructure across the UK. They're driving smart water solutions, urban flood mitigation, and environmental innovation — providing a platform for engineers to lead, grow, and make a tangible difference.

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to model a better future for communities and cities, click “Apply Now” or contact for a confidential chat.

Protect communities. Improve water quality. Build infrastructure that matters — together.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.