Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy near Reading is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join their expert team. The role focuses on drainage design, flood risk assessments, and engaging with clients across sectors. Applicants should have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and relevant experience. The position offers competitive salary, career progression, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Good career progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance

Access to varied projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a drainage-based design/consultancy role.
• Knowledge of Foul Water and Surface Water Drainage Design systems.
• Competency in relevant software packages.

Responsibilities

• Producing drainage designs that comply with industry standards.
• Completing Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Risk Mitigation projects.
• Preparing calculations and drawings for drainage systems.

Skills

Drainage design

Flood Risk Assessments

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

My client, a long-established, trusted Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Drainage Engineer to join their growing team of experts near the conveniently-located, family-friendly town of Reading.

Essential Criteria:

– A Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or similar, relevant discipline

– Experience of having worked in a drainage-based role, specifically in a design/consultancy capacity

– Demonstrable experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)

– Working knowledge of Foul Water and Surface Water Drainage Design systems

– Experience of producing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

– Knowledge of the relevant section Agreements (including S104, S106, S278, etc.), and their respective applications within the industry

– Competent in the use of the relevant software packages, including AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Civils 3D, etc.

It would also benefit applicants for the role of Drainage Engineer to possess the following:

– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

– Hold Chartership status, or actively working toward attaining this

– Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, and various other software packages

In your exciting new role of Drainage Engineer, you will join an expert team of designers within the industry, with a view to developing your knowledge and skills as you progress within the company. The role will involve a diverse range of responsibilities, including:

– Producing drainage designs, ensuring they comply with industry standards and specifications

– Completing Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Risk Mitigation projects

– Preparing calculations and drawings for drainage systems, aligned to S104, S106, S278, and other relevant Section Agreements

– Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors

As Drainage Engineer, you will have access to a wide array of company benefits, including the following:

– A competitive basic salary

– Generous annual leave entitlement

– Good career progression opportunities

– Flexible working hours and a good work-life balance

– Access to varied, exciting projects across the region

If you are interested in applying for the role of Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing [e-mail], or by calling 01792 957388. Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.