Graduate SuDS Design Engineer

targetjobs UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water infrastructure is looking for a Graduate (SuDS Design Engineer) to innovate sustainable drainage solutions across diverse environments. This role involves designing and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with safety standards while enhancing green infrastructure. Join a people-centric company well-rated for investing in employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life Assurance

Private medical benefits

Profit share scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Annual salary review

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 2:1 minimum.
• Confidence in retrofit and urban environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Understanding of drainage design standards

Education

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

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)?

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
• Collaborate with internal teams (modelling, CAD, construction, landscape architects)
• Support in liaising with local authorities, highways, schools, and community groups to co-design solutions
• Fulfill Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015
• Apply CIRIA guidance, British Standards, and Anglian Water design frameworks
• Create safe, buildable, and maintainable SuDS designs with long-term performance in mind

You’ll Bring

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (minimum 2:1)
• 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 benefits
• 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