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Permanent

Drainage Engineer

Manchester
money-bag £40000 - £50000/annum
Posted 2 days ago

Drainage Engineer

Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is currently supporting a leading civil and environmental consultancy with an exciting opportunity for a skilled Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic water services team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on a diverse range of drainage and flood risk projects across both public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver drainage projects from inception through to detailed design, producing compliant strategies, plans, and technical drawings.

  • Contribute to SuDS design, surface water, and foul system solutions, supporting planning applications and regulatory approvals.

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, building strong client relationships and supporting staff development.

  • Engage in innovative flood risk and drainage projects, supporting product development and emerging market initiatives.

  • Mentor junior staff and share expertise across the team.

Requirements:

  • Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science.

  • Minimum of 3 years'' experience in drainage design, including SuDS, pumping station design, and flood risk assessment.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with GIS (QGIS) is advantageous.

  • Strong communication, project management skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

  • Membership of a professional body and aspiration toward chartered status is desirable.

Why Join?
Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, flexible working, career development support, and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. Contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years'' recruitment experience, for more information.

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