Job Description
Drainage Engineer
Competitive Salary Basingstoke – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
£30,000 - £40,000
Are you a Civil Engineer looking to take full ownership of your drainage designs?
If you feel like a small cog in a massive machine, this is your chance to join a streamlined, specialist team in Basingstoke where your technical input directly impacts project success. Working alongside an Associate and a Director, you won’t just be hands on with technical work, you will be managing small projects independently, navigating the planning process, and evolving into a technical authority as a project leader.
The successful Civil Engineer will:
You will handle projects from the pre-planning stage through to on site construction, ensuring that every design is both innovative and compliant.
* Take preliminary outlines and transform them into technical, detailed design packages for construction;
* Worked on Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and drainage reports that stand up to the scrutiny of clients and local authorities;
* Act as a bridge between the firm and external bodies, responding to planning conditions and managing client expectations via phone and email;
* Master industry standard drainage modelling software (Civil 3D / Site 3D) to ensure every solution is cost efficient and technically robust;
* Manage small scale projects without supervision and provide vital mentorship to technicians and students;
* Actively work toward your EngTech, IEng, or CEng professional qualification with full internal support.
We are looking for a Civil Engineer with:
We are looking for an engineer who is ready to move past the "graduate" phase and into a role with genuine responsibility.
* A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering is preferred, though we value proven "on-the-job" expertise;
* A strong grasp of civil engineering principles with a specific focus on drainage and SuDS;
* Confident in the use of drainage modelling software and a strong understanding of current UK standards;
* The ability to explain complex technical solutions clearly to clients and non-technical stakeholders;
* A commitment to 30 hours of CPD annually and a desire to achieve professional chartership.
In return, the successful Associate Structural Engineer will receive:
We provide a benefits suite designed to support your life both inside and outside the office:
* Flexitime as standard, including the 3pm Friday Finish and a hybrid 3/2 office-home split.
* 22 days holiday, an extra day for your Birthday, and a Christmas Shutdown that doesn’t use your annual leave.
* 4.5% Employer Pension, Death in Service cover, and a generous long-term sickness scheme (13 weeks full pay).
* Access to a Health Cash Plan (dental/medical), Virtual GP services, and professional counselling.
* We are an ICE-approved training provider; we pay for your professional membership fees and provide a clear roadmap to Chartership.
If you would like to hear more about this incredible opportunity, apply today and One Generation Recruitment Limited will be in touch shortly!