Drainage Engineer

Drainage Engineer



Hull

Salary: -35,000 - -45,000

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for a Drainage Engineer to join its growing civil engineering team in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments across the UK, delivering drainage design from concept through to construction.

The successful candidate will play a key role in producing detailed drainage designs, preparing technical reports and supporting planning applications while working closely with experienced engineers and other design disciplines.

• Design foul and surface water drainage systems for a range of development projects.
• Prepare drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs.
• Produce calculations and technical drawings using industry-standard software.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, water companies and internal design teams.
• Support planning applications and detailed design through to construction.
• Assist with the delivery of Section 104, Section 38 and Section 278 agreements where required.
• Attend project meetings and occasional site visits.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in drainage design within a UK consultancy environment.
• Working knowledge of MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage and AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Understanding of UK drainage standards, SuDS guidance and current design legislation.
• Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing professional development and ICE support.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within an expanding consultancy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Drainage Engineer looking to develop their career within a supportive and technically strong consultancy delivering high-quality infrastructure and development projects throughout the UK.