Drainage Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer to join their expanding infrastructure team in Liverpool. The role involves designing below-ground drainage and surface water management solutions, working closely with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and drainage strategies. The position offers flexible and hybrid working options with competitive benefits.

Benefits

31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

6% employer's pension contribution

Health insurance

Life insurance

Generous Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience with flood risk assessments and S104/S106.
• Working towards ICE Chartership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality drainage designs.
• Contribute to SuDS strategies.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and stakeholders.
• Support junior engineers.

Skills

Design foul and surface water drainage systems

Proficient with AutoCAD

Experience preparing drainage strategies

Proficient with Causeway/Micro drainage

Communication and client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Drainage Engineer
Vertical Recruitment are working with an award-winning Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy in the Wirral. They are expanding their infrastructure team and looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer. They work on a broad project portfolio across mixed-use developments, historical refurbishments, commercial spaces, residential schemes, and leisure facilities.
As a Drainage Engineer, you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver below-ground drainage and surface water management solutions across a diverse range of projects.

You'll play a key role in producing high-quality, compliant designs that align with planning and adoptable standards.
Responsibilities:
* Design foul and surface water drainage systems using MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
* Work with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for modelling and drawing production
* Contribute to SuDS strategies and flood risk assessments
* Prepare drainage layouts and strategy reports for planning
* Liaise with clients, architects, local authorities, and other stakeholders
* Support junior engineers and coordinate with the wider civils and structures team
Requirements:
* Min 3 years experience.
* Degree in Civil Engineering.
* Proficient with AutoCAD.
* Proficient with Causeway/Micro drainage.
* Experience preparing drainage strategies, FRAs, S104/S106.
* Experience with Civil 3D desired but not essential.
* Working towards ICE Chartership.
Package:
* 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* 6% employer's pension contribution
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working
* Generous Christmas bonus