Drainage Design Engineer

Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Drainage Design Engineer for a permanent position based in London, offering a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will produce detailed civil designs and work on infrastructure projects in various sectors. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in commercial and land development projects, along with proficiency in design software. This role also requires eligibility for security clearance and a strong understanding of drainage design and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial and land development projects.
• Proficient in relevant design software.
• Eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil designs including utilities coordination.
• Design below-ground drainage, pavement, and earthworks.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Commercial / land development infrastructure design

Civil Engineering

Drainage design

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Description

Belcan Workforce Solutions is recruiting for a permanent position as a Drainage Design Engineer based in London. This role offers a hybrid working model with a minimum of two days in the office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team delivering infrastructure design projects across sectors such as custodial, aviation, defence and power.

As a Drainage Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing detailed civil designs including utilities coordination, below-ground drainage, pavement, hard standing, levels, and earthworks. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial and land development projects rather than highways and be proficient in relevant design software.

This Drainage Design Engineer role requires individuals who are eligible for security clearance and have hands‑on experience with MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage. You will be expected to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality infrastructure solutions.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in commercial / land development infrastructure design
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
• Strong understanding of drainage design, earthworks, and external works
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM regulations, and BIM processes