Hybrid Drainage Engineer: Sustainable Water Solutions

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist water management firm in the UK is looking for a Drainage Engineer to join their team in Reading. The role involves delivering sustainable drainage and flood risk solutions for various projects. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 3 years' experience in the field. Proficiency in Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, and GIS is essential. The company offers competitive salary, 25 days holiday, healthcare, and opportunities for career progression in a friendly team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus option to purchase additional leave

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Tech/cycle-to-work schemes

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in drainage/flood risk engineering.
• Knowledge of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), green/blue infrastructure, and nature-based solutions.
• Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) or working toward it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage projects from concept through detailed design.
• Apply hydraulic and hydrological principles to ensure sustainable designs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD

GIS

FEH

Job description

A specialist water management firm in the UK is looking for a Drainage Engineer to join their team in Reading. The role involves delivering sustainable drainage and flood risk solutions for various projects. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 3 years' experience in the field. Proficiency in Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, and GIS is essential. The company offers competitive salary, 25 days holiday, healthcare, and opportunities for career progression in a friendly team culture.