Civil Drainage Engineer

Civil Drainage Engineer

Location: Sheffield

40,000-50,000 per annum

An established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy are looking for an experienced Civil Drainage Engineer to join the Sheffield team. Working across a diverse range of projects, this consultancy provides civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering services to clients across the UK. Are you a Civil Drainage Engineer with a strong background in drainage design and civil engineering infrastructure for building developments, looking to take on varied projects and play an important role within a growing team? Do not miss this opportunity.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary of 40,000-50,000 and benefits package.
• Varied projects across multiple sectors.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing CPD, training and professional development.
• Support towards ICE membership and Chartership.
• Opportunities to take ownership of projects and progress your career.

The Role:

As a Civil Drainage Engineer, you will work on a variety of development and infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for drainage design and associated civil engineering works. You will prepare and review foul and surface water drainage strategies, SuDS designs, technical calculations, and reports. The role will also involve designing external levels, access roads, earthworks, and below-ground infrastructure for building developments. You will liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines, supporting projects from concept through to design and construction. You may also undertake site visits and provide technical advice to help deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Requirements for the Civil Drainage Engineer:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Civil Drainage Engineer within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong drainage design experience, including foul and surface water systems.
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs for building developments.
• Knowledge of SuDS, relevant design standards and regulations.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and work collaboratively.
• The full right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Live within a commutable distance to the Sheffield office.

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