Permanent

Civil Engineer – Drainage and Infrastructure

RGB
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JT
money-bag £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 29 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Ref: 106381

About the Role

A Civil Engineer – Drainage and Infrastructure is required by a specialist consultancy based in Hitchin. This permanent position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum with hybrid working arrangements. The role involves delivering drainage and infrastructure packages for residential and commercial development projects. The successful candidate will support highways, drainage and development infrastructure work, collaborating with clients, planning teams and technical specialists. Applicants should possess relevant experience and will benefit from strong project ownership and client exposure within a technically focused consultancy environment.

Civil Engineer – Drainage and Infrastructure
££ Hitchin | Hybrid Working
££ Competitive Salary + Benefits
A specialist consultancy delivering flood risk, drainage, transport planning and infrastructure design services across residential and commercial development projects is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer to support its expanding infrastructure and drainage team.
This opportunity would suit an engineer with experience across highways, drainage and development infrastructure looking to work within a technically focused consultancy environment with strong project ownership and client exposure.
The Role
You’ll support the delivery of drainage and infrastructure packages across a range of development projects, working closely with clients, planning teams and technical specialists throughout the design and approvals process.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Drainage strategies and SuDS design
- Flood risk and surface water management support
- Highways and infrastructure coordination
- S278 / S106 development infrastructure works
- Supporting planning applications and technical approvals
- Liaising with local authorities, clients and multidisciplinary teams
- Preparation of technical drawings, calculations and reports
Requirements
- 4+ years’ UK consultancy experience within civil/drainage engineering
- Experience across drainage and development infrastructure schemes
- Knowledge of SuDS, flood mitigation and highways infrastructure
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and drainage software
- Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills
- Keen to progress within a growing consultancy environment
What’s On Offer
- Strong pipeline of drainage and infrastructure projects
- Collaborative technical consultancy environment
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Long-term progression opportunities
- Broad exposure across infrastructure and development projects
For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Samir Garnie
RGB Network

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