Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game are representing a multidisciplinary consultancy now looking to strengthen its Liverpool office with the appointment of a Civil Engineer specialising in drainage design, offering clear progression into client-facing responsibilities and management. With over 40 years of industry experience and around 60 staff across multiple UK offices, my client has built a strong reputation delivering civil engineering projects focused on drainage and flood risk management.

Their expertise includes adoptable drainage design, flood risk assessments and drainage strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

• Designing adoptable and private drainage with the usual packages (Micro Drainage/Flow)
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies to support planning
• Coordinating drainage with foundations and other structures to avoid clashes
• Preparing and supporting section applications for drainage design
• Creating clear, accurate drawings for technical submissions
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders with scope to develop fee proposals and business development

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in drainage.
• Proficient with the usual drainage design software (Micro Drainage/Flow).
• Able to produce planning‑grade FRAs and drainage strategies.
• Strong coordination skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication with the desire to grow into management and client engagement.

• £35,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience.
• Pension scheme: 5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution.
• Death in service: 3x salary payable to next of kin.
• Pay Care wellbeing scheme: level 1 entry paid by the company.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus an additional 4 days at Christmas for office closure.
• Holiday purchase scheme after 12 months' service.
• Long service: +1 day after 5 years and a further +1 day after 10 years.
• Quarterly staff get‑togethers in each office.
• Annual forum for all offices for business update and social.
• Summer social for all staff.