Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage Focus

Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage Focus - Leeds

Location :
Leeds

Salary : £45,000 – £55,000 DOE + Benefits

Type :
Permanent | Full-Time

A leading UK engineering consultancy (name redacted) is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong drainage bias to join their growing team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects supporting the NHS , Department for Education , local universities, and private sector developments.

You will bring excellent technical knowledge in drainage design and a passion for delivering high-quality projects while mentoring junior engineers. The role involves working across multiple sectors and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

• Concept and detailed design for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).
• Develop and review drainage networks using Civil 3D.
• Liaise confidently with authorities and design teams.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through to detailed design.

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in civil engineering with a drainage focus.
• Strong background in SuDS design and surface water management.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D for drainage networks.
• Comfortable coordinating with local authorities and stakeholders.

• Experience in flood risk assessments.
• Coordination within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of bulk earthworks and highways design.

You will be actively working towards professional accreditation under ICE or CIWEM , supported through structured training and development programs.