SuDS Design Engineer

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build solutions provider is looking for a SuDS Design Engineer in Peterborough. This role involves designing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum) and experience in SuDS design. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 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.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for sustainable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Developing concept, outline, and detailed SuDS designs.
• Collaborating with internal teams and liaising with stakeholders.
• Supporting construction by fulfilling Designer responsibilities under CDM 2015.
• Creating safe, buildable, and maintainable SuDS designs.

Skills

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

FJA is recruiting on behalf of a leading design and build solutions provider in the UK water industry. They are looking to strengthen their engineering team with a SuDS Design Engineer. Based primarily in Peterborough with Hybrid working.

As a SuDS Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) across the Anglian Water region.

Benefits
• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

SuDS Design Engineer responsibilities:
• 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


Requirements of the SuDS Design Engineer:
• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (2:1 minimum)
• 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

If you are looking for a fantastic SuDS Design Engineer opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor, then click on the 'apply now’ button.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers