SuDS Design Engineer

Sweco; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a SuDS Design Engineer, where you'll lead the charge in creating innovative Sustainable Drainage Systems across diverse projects. This role involves developing detailed designs using advanced tools, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with local stakeholders to ensure effective solutions. Your expertise will help shape sustainable infrastructure, making a real impact on communities and the environment. If you're passionate about green engineering and ready to drive change in drainage solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering SuDS designs across the full project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with drainage design standards and health & safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs.
• Collaborating with internal teams and liaising with local authorities.

Skills

SuDS Design

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

As a 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs using Civil3D and InfoDrainage.
• Collaborating with internal teams (modelling, CAD, construction, landscape architects).
• Liaising with local authorities, highways, schools, and community groups to co-design solutions.
• Supporting construction by fulfilling Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015.
• Applying CIRIA guidance, British Standards, and Anglian Water design frameworks.
• Creating safe, buildable, and maintainable SuDS designs with long-term performance in mind.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering SuDS designs across the full project lifecycle.
• Confidence working in retrofit and constrained urban environments.
• Familiarity with 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.

Ready to help us deliver the future of drainage? Apply now and let's reimagine water together.