Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Calibre Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Roads & Drainage Engineer to manage development infrastructure projects. The role involves producing detailed designs, coordinating with various stakeholders, and driving technical submissions through the planning process. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant technical knowledge. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth alongside Directors and involvement in client delivery. A commitment to equality in the workplace is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a thorough understanding of relevant standards and regulatory regimes.
• Experience in engaging with clients and local authorities is essential.
• Applicants should be comfortable producing concept and detailed designs.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of development infrastructure projects and produce designs.
• Coordinate with internal specialists and external consultants.
• Drive technical submissions through the planning and adoption process.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with industry-standard software (Civil 3D, MicroDrainage)

Understanding of relevant standards (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges)

Client engagement

Education

Working towards or already holding recognition as a Civil Engineer

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Roads & Drainage Engineer

Leeds

My client provides multidisciplinary environmental, infrastructure and waste management Consultancy services to public and private sector stakeholders. Operating for nearly two decades, they have grown into a leading independent Consultancy with a national reputation for excellence across development-led projects, delivering pragmatic advice from feasibility through to construction. Their work spans commercial, industrial, residential, renewable energy and transport infrastructure schemes, with an emphasis on buildable design and whole-life value.

Their core services include highways and junction design, estate road layouts and Section 38 / 278 packages, foul and surface water drainage strategies, SuDS design and adoption, flood risk inputs to planning, earthworks and levels design, and the preparation of technical approvals and construction documentation. The team routinely utilises industry-standard software including Civil 3D and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, supported by 3D modelling, cut-and-fill optimisation and adoption liaison with highway and water authorities.

Owing to sustained project wins, they are seeking a Roads & Drainage Engineer to join their busy Leeds office. The successful candidate will take ownership of a varied portfolio of development infrastructure projects, producing concept and detailed designs, coordinating with internal specialists and external consultants, and driving technical submissions through the planning and adoption process. You will be encouraged to develop the workstream locally alongside the Directors, with a clear pathway to take on increased responsibility for client delivery and, in time, team leadership.

You will be comfortable engaging directly with clients, local authorities, highway bodies and statutory undertakers, attending design meetings and providing clear, concise technical advice. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, together with a thorough and current understanding of relevant standards and regulatory regimes, including Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Local Authority guidance, SuDS national standards and water company requirements. Applications are welcomed from Engineers working towards or already holding professional recognition as a Civil Engineer.

For more information about this position please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply

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