Graduate SuDS Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the water infrastructure sector is seeking a Graduate (SuDS Design Engineer) to assist in delivering Sustainable Drainage Systems across various projects. This role offers an opportunity to work on impactful designs and collaborate with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and a passion for sustainable practices.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Leadership & management training

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous service awards

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum).
• Confidence in retrofit and urban environments.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing SuDS designs using Civil3D and InfoDrainage.
• Collaborate with internal teams and local authorities.
• Create safe and maintainable SuDS designs.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Understanding of drainage design

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

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:

1. Assist in developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs using Civil3D and InfoDrainage.
2. Collaborate with internal teams (modelling, CAD, construction, landscape architects).
3. Support in liaising with local authorities, highways, schools, and community groups to co-design solutions.
4. Support construction by fulfilling Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015.
5. Apply CIRIA guidance, British Standards, and Anglian Water design frameworks.
6. Support in creating safe, buildable, and maintainable SuDS designs with long-term performance in mind.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

1. A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum).
2. Confidence working in retrofit and constrained urban environments.
3. An understanding of drainage design standards and health & safety principles.
4. Strong communication skills to engage technical teams and external stakeholders.
5. 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. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. Your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported through:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular engagement and appraisal for career development
• Training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards

How to apply:

Email your application to: [e-mail]