Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage Focus - Leeds

RGB Network; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong drainage bias to join their team in Leeds. This role involves designing sustainable drainage systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil engineering, proficiency in Civil 3D, and experience with SuDS. Professional accreditation support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in civil engineering with a drainage focus.
• Strong background in SuDS design and surface water management.
• Comfortable coordinating with local authorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Concept and detailed design for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Develop and review drainage networks using Civil 3D.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design.

Skills

Excellent technical knowledge in drainage design

Proficiency in Civil 3D

Strong background in SuDS design

Comfortable coordinating with local authorities

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage Focus - Leeds

Location: Leeds
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE + Benefits
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

A leading UK engineering consultancy (name redacted) is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong drainage bias to join their growing team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects supporting the NHS, Department for Education, local universities, and private sector developments.

About the Role

You will bring excellent technical knowledge in drainage design and a passion for delivering high-quality projects while mentoring junior engineers. The role involves working across multiple sectors and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept and detailed design for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Develop and review drainage networks using Civil 3D.
• Liaise confidently with authorities and design teams.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design.

Ideal Experience

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in civil engineering with a drainage focus.
• Strong background in SuDS design and surface water management.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D for drainage networks.
• Comfortable coordinating with local authorities and stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in flood risk assessments.
• Coordination within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of bulk earthworks and highways design.

Professional Development

You will be actively working towards professional accreditation under ICE or CIWEM, supported through structured training and development programs.