SuDS Engineer x 5 ( Uk Wide)

Jacobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced SuDS Engineer to contribute to high-profile projects across the UK. The role involves delivering sustainable drainage solutions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and conducting hydrological modelling. Candidates should have chartered status and significant experience in surface water management legislation and techniques. This position offers flexible working options and values diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with the ICE, CIWEM or similar.
• Experience leading and mentoring colleagues to increase their capability.
• In-depth knowledge of surface water management legislation and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surface water drainage solutions exceeding sustainability standards.
• Lead teams in the delivery of drainage projects.
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic modelling for surface water systems.

Skills

Surface water management

Hydraulic modelling

Environmental Impact Assessments

Mentoring

Compliance knowledge

Education

Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM or similar

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

InfoWorks ICM

Causeway Flow

ReFH2

Job description

Overview

SuDS Engineer (5 positions across the UK) – As an experienced surface water management practitioner, you will be an integral part of our Water Catchment Management team, helping drive a high‑profile programme of projects across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outline and detailed design of surface water drainage solutions and strategies, including SuDS, green infrastructure and gravity‑piped drainage, exceeding regulatory and sustainability standards.
• Review, approve and provide technical authority over design calculations, hydraulic models, contract documents and specifications.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering surface water and drainage projects.
• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and support permitting processes.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design and construction.
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic modelling for surface water systems.
• Ensure compliance with local, national and international water‑management regulations.
• Incorporate climate resilience and biodiversity considerations into designs.
• Promote best practices in water‑resource management and green infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with the ICE, CIWEM or similar.
• Experience leading from the front – developing a culture of support through personal development and mentoring of colleagues and peers to increase capability footprints.
• In‑depth knowledge of legislation, planning policy and design standards relating to surface water management and SuDS.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Safety in Design and an understanding of CDM requirements.
• Good level of proficiency in hydraulic modelling packages (e.g. MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, InfoWorks ICM, Causeway Flow) and hydrology software (e.g. ReFH2).
• Comfortable taking a lead role in the review, checking and sign‑off of design calculations, hydraulic models, contract documents, technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent report‑writing and presentation skills.

EEO Statement

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.