Permanent

Civil Engineer - Drainage

RGB

Somerset

£25000 - £50000 per annum

Posted: 24 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 23 November 2026

Ref: 106398

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About the Role

This permanent Civil Engineer - Drainage position in Somerset offers a salary of £25,000 to £50,000 per annum, with full-time hours. The successful candidate will take ownership of drainage design projects, preparing strategies and feasibility studies while producing detailed designs and construction drawings. Applicants should hold at least three years' post-qualification experience and be confident developing solutions for sewage and surface water requirements. The post involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary design and construction teams, alongside building client relationships. Work spans the full development process, from initial studies through to construction support and commissioning. Strong technical design ability, project coordination skills and clear communication are essential for this role.

For more information on this vacancy, reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment.
Civil Engineer – Drainage
106398
Somerset
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineer with at least three years’ post-qualification experience to take ownership of drainage design projects, develop client relationships and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
You will be involved throughout the development process, from initial feasibility studies and drainage strategies through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop drainage solutions for sewage, surface water requirements.
- Prepare drainage strategies and feasibility studies.
- Produce detailed drainage designs and construction drawings.
- Undertake flood risk assessments and apply Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles.
- Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, structural engineers and geotechnical specialists.
- Support construction teams with setting-out drawings, construction details and clash analysis.
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
- Work independently and collaboratively within the design team, supporting colleagues where required.
- Take responsibility for client relationships and technical delivery, appropriate to your experience.
Desirable Experience
Experience or knowledge in the following areas would be advantageous:
- Nutrient neutrality.
- Pumping station and rising main design.
- Sewage treatment.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive package, including:
- Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time employment.
- Hybrid or office-based working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office for hybrid workers.
- Mentored training and support towards professional qualifications with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
- Employer pension contributions.
- Life cover.
- Health and wellbeing support through a paid health cash plan.
- Eligibility for an annual performance-related bonus.
- Flexible holiday trading options.
- 22 days’ annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
- Company closure over the Christmas period.
- Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to upskill.