Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual bonus up to £3,500

Job summary

Carrington West in Manchester is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join our growing Water team. You will contribute to SuDS and drainage projects and help expand the Manchester office, working within a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy that values practical, value-driven design.

You will learn from a strong senior team, develop innovative solutions, and grow into a future technical expert as the business continues to grow across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water sector with SuDS/drainage background.
• Strong drive to learn, develop, and be challenged beyond standard designs.
• Collaborative mindset and fit with a young, social, progressive team culture.
• Experience working in the UK is essential.
• Willingness to commit to long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the technical delivery of water management and SuDS projects.
• Working within a close-knit team to develop innovative and effective design solutions.
• Learning from senior experts and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Helping to build the presence and capability of our growing Manchester office.

Skills

SuDS drainage

Job description

Drainage Engineer

Are you a passionate Drainage or SuDS Engineer looking to make your mark in a modern, forward-thinking consultancy? We are seeking an Engineer to join our growing Water team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills on innovative projects within a company that prioritises ambition, cultural fit, and a can-do attitude over a perfect CV. If you're tired of cookie-cutter designs and want to be challenged in a supportive and dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Role and Responsibilities

You will be joining an innovative, employee-owned consultancy that is breaking the mould of traditional civil engineering. As a key member of our Manchester water team, you will play a vital role in our expansion, focusing on SuDS and drainage projects. While you will be supported by a strong senior team, we are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to grow with us and become a future technical expert.

• Contributing to the technical delivery of a variety of water management and SuDS projects.


• Working within a close-knit team to develop innovative and effective design solutions.


• Learning from senior experts and contributing to a collaborative team environment.


• Helping to build the presence and capability of our growing Manchester office.

Salary + Benefits

Salary range £37,000 - £44,000 per year reflective of an Engineer with experience.

• The company is employee-owned, which means you share in its success.


• Potential for a tax-free bonus of up to £3,500 each year, with the total bonus amount weighted according to your grade and length of service, rewarding loyalty and contribution.

Employment type

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Company culture

You’ll be part of a company with a young demographic and a vibrant, progressive culture that values innovation and challenges the norm. The Manchester office is a growing team of six, with strong ties to the wider 75-person London office, creating a \"one company\" feel. It's a highly social environment with company-wide sports teams, clubs, and regular team days out.

What you’ll need

• Experience in the water sector, with a background in SuDS/Drainage.


• A strong drive and ambition to learn, develop, and be challenged beyond standard designs.


• An aptitude for technical work and a passion for your specialism are more important than top university marks.


• A collaborative mindset and the right character to fit into a young, social, and progressive team culture.


• Experience working in the UK is essential.


• A stable career history is highly valued; we are looking for individuals who want to commit and grow long-term.


• We can consider visa sponsorship for the right candidate.