Drainage Engineer

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.