SuDS Solutions Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate SuDS Solutions Engineer to join their collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and deliver innovative sustainable drainage and nature-based solutions that enhance communities and biodiversity. You'll work closely with stakeholders, utilize GIS and spatial data, and contribute to design excellence and environmental best practices. If you are eager to make a real impact in water infrastructure and sustainable transformation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage and green infrastructure.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and environmental best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative SuDS and NbS schemes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to co-create solutions.
• Support projects from feasibility through to construction.

Skills

Sustainable drainage

Nature-based solutions

GIS

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

GIS software

Job description

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet—delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.

Are you passionate about sustainable drainage and nature-based solutions (NbS)? Do you want to help create healthier, more resilient communities across the Anglian Water region? Join our SuDS Engineering team and turn that passion into impact.

As a SuDS Solutions Engineer, you'll play a vital role in developing and delivering innovative SuDS and NbS schemes – from the early optioneering phase through to construction. Whether it’s designing swales alongside highways, reimagining schoolyards with rain gardens, or enhancing public spaces for biodiversity, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Scope, assess, and deliver SuDS opportunities in urban, rural, and public realm settings
Work closely with stakeholders – from local authorities to community groups – to co-create solutions
Use GIS, spatial data, and topographic insights to inform sustainable design
Support projects from feasibility through to construction, with site visits and design input
Collaborate across the alliance – design, CAD, enabling, construction, ecology & more
Contribute to design excellence, health & safety, and environmental best practice
Champion innovation and smarter ways of working in stormwater management

Bring your knowledge of drainage, love for green infrastructure, and confidence in working with others to a role where your voice matters – and your ideas become reality.

Whether you’re already experienced or growing your career in SuDS, you’ll be welcomed into a collaborative, values-led team committed to sustainable transformation.

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