Water Engineer

Pave Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Civil Engineer in the water sector based in Manchester. The role involves delivering projects related to flood risk management and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Candidates should possess experience in highway drainage and strong CAD skills. Responsibilities include project management, designing hydraulic models, and preparing technical reports. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant civil and environmental projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways drainage or sustainable drainage systems design.
• Strong skills in CAD and experience with Civils 3D preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Design and model water systems and SuDS.
• Conduct site assessments for drainage conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and drawings.

Skills

Highways drainage experience

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design

Strong CAD skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Your new company

This client has developed a well‑earned reputation for their work in Flood Risk Management. Currently undergoing a phase of growth, they work with a wide range of clients across the UK in both the public and private sectors, delivering civil and environmental projects with a heavy focus on sustainable development. They are looking to grow a team of solid civil engineers in Manchester!

Your new role

Owing to a healthy pipeline of exciting highway drainage, flood alleviation and SuDS design projects, they are now looking for a civil engineer in the water sector to assist with project delivery and management ensuring new commissions are delivered to the highest possible standard.

You will :

• Help to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
• Work on the design and modelling of water designs, SuDS designs and hydraulic models
• Conduct site assessments to evaluate existing drainage conditions and identify opportunities for SuDS implementation.
• Produce drawings (AutoCAD) and (Civil3D)
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications for SuDS components, detailing design calculations and construction requirements.

About you

As a Water and SuDS Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and implementing sustainable drainage strategies for a variety of projects, including residential, commercial, and municipal developments.

This role would suit someone who has :

• Experience in highways drainage or in design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Strong CAD skills (and Civils 3D experience preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

We are recruiting for several Water Engineers at varying stages of their career, salary will depend on experience