Drainage Engineer

Overview

Drainage Engineer – Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is currently supporting a leading civil and environmental consultancy with an exciting opportunity for a skilled Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic water services team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on a diverse range of drainage and flood risk projects across both public and private sector clients.

• Deliver drainage projects from inception through to detailed design, producing compliant strategies, plans, and technical drawings.
• Contribute to SuDS design, surface water, and foul system solutions, supporting planning applications and regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, building strong client relationships and supporting staff development.
• Engage in innovative flood risk and drainage projects, supporting product development and emerging market initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and share expertise across the team.

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in drainage design, including SuDS, pumping station design, and flood risk assessment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with GIS (QGIS) is advantageous.
• Strong communication, project management skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach.
• Membership of a professional body and aspiration toward chartered status is desirable.

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, flexible working, career development support, and a collaborative, supportive team environment.

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.