Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and environmental consultancy in Manchester is looking for a skilled Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic water services team. The role involves delivering diverse drainage and flood risk projects, contributing to SuDS design, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science and a minimum of 3 years' experience in drainage design. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Career development support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in drainage design including SuDS and flood risk assessment.
• Membership of a professional body and aspiration toward chartered status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage projects from inception through to detailed design.
• Contribute to SuDS design and support planning applications.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and build client relationships.
• Engage in flood risk projects and support product development.
• Mentor junior staff and share expertise across the team.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication

Project management skills

Client-focused approach

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS (QGIS)

Job description

Overview

Drainage Engineer — Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is currently supporting a leading civil and environmental consultancy with an exciting opportunity for a skilled Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic water services team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on a diverse range of drainage and flood risk projects across both public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage projects from inception through to detailed design, producing compliant strategies, plans, and technical drawings.
• Contribute to SuDS design, surface water, and foul system solutions, supporting planning applications and regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, building strong client relationships and supporting staff development.
• Engage in innovative flood risk and drainage projects, supporting product development and emerging market initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and share expertise across the team.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in drainage design, including SuDS, pumping station design, and flood risk assessment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with GIS (QGIS) is advantageous.
• Strong communication, project management skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach.
• Membership of a professional body and aspiration toward chartered status is desirable.

Why Join?

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, flexible working, career development support, and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. Contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience, for more information.