Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer to contribute to major projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing drainage designs and supporting project teams while ensuring compliance with regulations. Essential qualifications include chartered status and experience in drainage design. This is a hybrid role offering exposure to high-profile projects and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with leading experts

Exposure to high-profile national projects

Professional growth through technical development

Collaborative and innovative environment

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Chartered status required (ICE or CIWEM).
• Proven project coordination and delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce drainage infrastructure design packages.
• Support drainage engineers in developing design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and environmental requirements.
• Manage projects and design activities.
• Produce technical presentations showcasing SuDS expertise.
• Prepare technical and financial proposals.
• Supervise and support junior engineers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and site teams.

Skills

Chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

Experience in drainage design including SuDS

Proficient with AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling software

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Curiosity for innovative, sustainable solutions

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer

Salary:

£50,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:

Epsom / London

Type:

Permanent, hybrid

About the Role:

This role sits within a national drainage and surface water management team, working across major projects with water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities, and developers. You will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative drainage and SuDS solutions while helping to shape digital processes that enhance engineering outcomes.
You will also work closely with technical experts, support the development of junior engineers, and may progress into a regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

About the Client:

Our client is a recognised leader within the UK for Surface Water Management, known for integrating drainage into green-blue infrastructure and masterplanning. They are at the forefront of combining traditional engineering with digital innovation and offer a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with a national remit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce drainage infrastructure design packages.
• Support drainage engineers in developing multi-disciplinary design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and environmental requirements.
• Manage projects and design activities, delivering to time and budget.
• Produce and deliver technical presentations showcasing SuDS expertise.
• Prepare technical and financial proposals for project opportunities.
• Supervise and support junior engineers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and site teams.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

• Chartered status (ICE or CIWEM).
• Experience in drainage design including SuDS.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling software (MicroDrainage and/or Civils 3D preferred).
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Proven project coordination and delivery experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity for innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions.

Desirable:

• Experience in a Design & Build environment.
• Experience on multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to develop and motivate others.
• Track record of building client relationships.
• Awareness of BIM and digital design processes.

What Our Client Offers:

• Opportunity to work with leading experts in surface water management.
• Exposure to high-profile national projects.
• A collaborative, innovative environment combining engineering with digital methods.
• Professional growth through technical development and mentoring opportunities.

Eligibility:

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Chartered status required (ICE or CIWEM).

Opportunity for Growth:

• Potential progression into a regional specialist role for SuDS and Surface Water Management.
• Opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence digital transformation in the sector.
• Pathways for technical excellence, project leadership and client engagement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.