Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join a Manchester-based water services team. You will deliver drainage and SuDS designs, support planning submissions and liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers hands-on design, progression within a respected consultancy, and exposure to a variety of North West projects. A Civil Engineering or Environmental Science degree and 3+ years' drainage experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science required.
• Minimum three years' drainage and flood risk experience.
• Experience with SuDS and drainage strategies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; GIS exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage designs and strategies from inception to detail.
• Design SuDS, surface water and foul drainage systems.
• Produce drawings using AutoCAD and related tools.
• Support planning submissions and regulatory approvals.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Share technical knowledge and support junior staff.

Skills

Three years' drainage experience

Flood risk experience

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Drainage Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000

Looking to take real ownership of drainage design within a respected Manchester consultancy? This Drainage Engineer opportunity offers technical variety, progression and exposure to diverse North West projects.

A well-established civil and environmental consultancy is seeking a Drainage Engineer to strengthen its Manchester water services team. As a Drainage Engineer, you will support public and private sector schemes, delivering drainage and flood risk solutions from concept through to detailed design.

This Drainage Engineer role combines hands-on SuDS and drainage design with planning input and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver drainage designs and strategies from inception to detail
• Design SuDS, surface water and foul drainage systems
• Produce drawings using AutoCAD and related tools
• Support planning submissions and regulatory approvals
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Share technical knowledge and support junior staff

Candidate requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science
• Minimum three years' drainage and flood risk experience
• Experience with SuDS and drainage strategies
• Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS exposure beneficial
• Strong communication and proactive approach

Why apply

This Drainage Engineer position offers a salary of £37,000 - £45,000, structured development and long-term progression within a technically strong Manchester team.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.