Drainage Design Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Wytham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in the UK is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing drainage systems for residential developments and producing Flood Risk Assessments, with a focus on impactful community projects. The ideal candidate will have around 2 years of post-graduate experience in civil engineering, comfort with drainage design software, and a strong understanding of UK regulations. Offering competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Project ownership

Qualifications

• Comfortable with drainage design software.
• Previous experience in the residential sector is a plus.
• Strong understanding of UK drainage regulations and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Designing drainage systems for residential developments.
• Producing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Liaising with Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs).
• Navigating section agreements (38, 104, 106).

Skills

Drainage design

Problem-solving

Civil engineering

Familiarity with drainage regulations

Education

2 years' postgrad experience in drainage or civil engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Flow

Job description

Drainage Design Engineer

Oxford outskirts

£34k-£38k plus benefits

Are you a civil engineer with a passion for drainage and a knack for problem-solving? Our client, a dynamic and growing consultancy, is looking for a Drainage Engineer to join their team and play a key role in shaping infrastructure across the residential sector. This is a fantastic role for someone with around 2 years post graduate experience, ready to take the next step in their career. You'll be involved in drainage design, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), and working on real, impactful residential developments. Your work will help shape communities - one culvert, gully, and attenuation basin at a time.

The role:

• Designing drainage systems for residential developments
• Producing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments
• Liaising with Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs)
• Navigating section agreements (38, 104, 106)
• Using MicroDrainage or Flow to bring your designs to life

About you:

• 2 years' postgrad experience in drainage or civil engineering
• Comfortable with drainage design software
• Previous experience in the residential sector is a plus
• Strong understanding of UK drainage regulations and approvals

On offer is a competitive salary and you will join a collaborative and supportive team, where you will be offered real project ownership and professional development.

If you're detail-driven, tech-savvy, and ready to engineer better living spaces, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting to be considered