Drainage Engineer

DRAINAGE ENGINEER
Reading
Hybrid working available

New year, new job. Are you a Drainage Engineer based in or around Reading looking to work on technically varied, sustainability-led drainage and flood risk projects? This is an excellent opportunity for a Drainage Engineer who wants responsibility, flexibility and exposure to a broad range of schemes within a specialist water team.

You will be joining a well-established consultancy anchored in the Reading office, working closely with a regional team while supporting projects across the South East and further afield. The role covers surface water, foul water, hydraulic modelling and water quality, supporting public and private sector clients wherever their projects are located, while remaining rooted in a flexible hybrid setup.

The role

As a Drainage Engineer, you will contribute to drainage and flood risk projects from concept through to detailed design.

Key responsibilities include:

* Delivering drainage designs including SuDS and foul and surface water systems
* Applying hydraulic and hydrological principles to develop sustainable solutions
* Interpreting drawings, surveys and modelling data
* Ensuring compliance with planning policy, legislation and industry guidance
* Liaising with clients, local authorities, the Environment Agency and LLFAs
* Preparing technical reports, risk assessments and CDM support information
* Mentoring junior staff and sharing technical knowledge

About you

This role suits a capable Drainage Engineer ready to progress.

You will ideally have:

* A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar
* At least 3 years' experience in drainage or flood risk engineering
* Experience using Causeway Flow, AutoCAD and hydrological tools
* Knowledge of SuDS, green and blue infrastructure and nature-based solutions
* Strong organisation, communication and report-writing skills

Eligibility to Apply

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. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed