Drainage Engineer
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-27
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Drainage Engineer
Location:
Manchester
Salary: £37,000 - £45,000
Looking to take real ownership of drainage design within a respected Manchester consultancy? This Drainage Engineer opportunity offers technical variety, progression and exposure to diverse North West projects.
A well-established civil and environmental consultancy is seeking a Drainage Engineer to strengthen its Manchester water services team. As a Drainage Engineer, you will support public and private sector schemes, delivering drainage and flood risk solutions from concept through to detailed design.
This Drainage Engineer role combines hands-on SuDS and drainage design with planning input and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver drainage designs and strategies from inception to detail
* Design SuDS, surface water and foul drainage systems
* Produce drawings using AutoCAD and related tools
* Support planning submissions and regulatory approvals
* Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams
* Share technical knowledge and support junior staff
Candidate requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science
* Minimum three years' drainage and flood risk experience
* Experience with SuDS and drainage strategies
* Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS exposure beneficial
* Strong communication and proactive approach
Why apply
This Drainage Engineer position offers a salary of £37,000 - £45,000, structured development and long-term progression within a technically strong Manchester team.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. Contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience, for more information
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