Drainage Engineer

Location:
Hybrid, 3 days based at Head Office

Contract:
Full time, 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri

We are looking to appoint a Drainage Engineer to join our growing team based in Wiveliscombe.

This role is central to developing effective drainage solutions across a wide range of civil engineering projects, covering sewage, surface water, and trade effluent requirements from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

This is a full‑time, permanent position offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. Working hours are 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

A well‑rounded benefits package is offered after probation, including health and wellbeing support, life cover, a competitive pension contribution, flexible holiday options, and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

You will contribute to the full lifecycle of drainage engineering projects, including:

• Developing drainage strategies, feasibility assessments, and technical solutions for a range of domestic, commercial, and municipal schemes
• Producing detailed drainage designs for construction, including foul, surface water, SuDS features, pumped and gravity systems
• Preparing construction drawings, technical notes, schematic reports, and designer risk assessments
• Completing flood risk assessments and supporting construction and commissioning activities, including setting‑out information, construction details, and clash analysis
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary design team — including architects, structural and geotechnical engineers — while also being able to work independently where required
• Managing client relationships, defining project briefs, preparing fee proposals, and providing progress updates appropriate to your level of experience
• Coordinating and delivering regulatory submissions such as planning applications, environmental permits, and other statutory approvals
• Using Micro Drainage and AutoCAD for network design, modelling, and specification of water quantity and water quality features

Mentored training for professional qualifications with the ICE

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar drainage or civil engineering role
• Strong understanding of drainage design, SuDS, and water/wastewater systems
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in technical work
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience of construction site environments
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach

• Knowledge of nutrient neutrality
• Knowledge of pumping station and rising main design
• Knowledge of sewage treatment

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent non‑degree qualification