Graduate SuDS Design Engineer

Barhale Holdings Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water infrastructure sector seeks a Graduate (SuDS Design Engineer) to join their team. You will develop innovative Sustainable Drainage Systems across diverse projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to create sustainable infrastructure solutions. The company offers a supportive work environment, with extensive benefits to encourage employee growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Annual salary review

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Understanding drainage design standards and health & safety principles.
• Confidence in retrofit and constrained urban environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing SuDS designs using Civil3D and InfoDrainage.
• Collaborate with internal teams and support construction responsibilities.
• Engage with local authorities and community groups for co-design.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Sustainability

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum)

Tools

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Graduate (SuDS Design Engineer)

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we're gearing up for our biggest challenge yet-delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.

What will you be doing as our new Graduate (SuDS Design Engineer)?

As a Graduate (SuDS Design Engineer), you'll play a key role in delivering innovative Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) across the Anglian Water region - from schools and highways to parks and public spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs using Civil3D and InfoDrainage
• Collaborating with internal teams (modelling, CAD, construction, landscape architects)
• Support in liaising with local authorities, highways, schools, and community groups to co-design solutions
• Supporting construction by fulfilling Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015
• Under how we apply CIRIA guidance, British Standards, and Anglian Water design frameworks
• Support in creating safe, buildable, and maintainable SuDS designs with long-term performance in mind

What we're looking for

You'll bring:

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum)
• Confidence working in retrofit and constrained urban environments
• An understanding of drainage design standards and health & safety principles
• Strong communication skills to engage technical teams and external stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and passion for sustainable, green infrastructure

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards

How to apply:

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