Civil Engineer - Drainage & Infrastructure

Position: Civil Engineer - Drainage & Infrastructure (Permanent)
Civil Engineer – Drainage & Infrastructure

Leeds
£40,000 – £45,000

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing engineering consultancy in Leeds seeking a Civil Engineer to join their Drainage & Infrastructure team. With a strong pipeline of development projects and continued expansion, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering drainage and infrastructure designs across a variety of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You will support projects from initial concept design through to detailed design and statutory approvals, working closely with colleagues and external stakeholders.

This role would suit an engineer who is working towards professional Chartership and looking to further develop their technical expertise within a supportive and progressive consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare drainage strategies and detailed drainage designs using Info Drainage
Undertake infrastructure and earthworks design using Civil 3D
Design and implement Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in line with current regulations and best practice
Produce Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage statements
Coordinate with internal teams, local authorities, and external stakeholders
Support junior team members and contribute to maintaining high technical standards across projects

Candidate Requirements

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience in drainage and infrastructure design
Strong working knowledge of Info Drainage and Civil 3D
Good understanding of SuDS design principles and flood risk policy
Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments
Ideally working towards Chartership (ICE or equivalent) with a structured development plan
Strong communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of development projects
Structured support towards professional Chartership
A supportive and progressive working environment
Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000) and benefits package

If you are interested in this Civil Engineer – Drainage & Infrastructure opportunity, please apply now or send your CV directly to