Drainage Engineer – SuDS & Flood Risk Designer (Manchester)

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

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.