Job Introduction
Drainage Engineer
Location: Manchester
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Drainage Engineer to come and join us here at Lucion Delta-Simons as part of our friendly and supportive water team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about drainage design. You will be working on a diverse range of planning application projects for a wide range on public and private sector clients. This is a part-time or full-time, permanent role where we can offer a competitive salary depending on skills and experience and are ideally looking to join us in our Manchester or London offices.
What You'll Be Doing:
Working as a Drainage Engineer within Water Services, you would see projects through from conception to delivery, including:
* Assisting on projects from inception to completion, to develop a wide range of technical, project management and commercial skills.
* Preparing Drainage Strategies and supporting planning documents.
* Contribute to drainage designs that comply with the current industry codes and standards, producing detailed technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
* Involvement in product development and completion of other flood risk and drainage projects for existing and emerging markets.
* Building relationships with the team, across other technical disciplines within the Lucion Group and with clients.
* Mentoring of staff within the team to support their professional development.
What We're Looking For:
* Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science, or demonstration of equivalent qualifications or experience;
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in drainage design, including surface water and foul systems from concept through to detailed design, with a comprehensive understanding of design guidance, relevant regulatory processes and planning policy;
* Experience in SuDS design, from concept through to design stage;
* Proficient in AutoCAD;
* Understanding of pumping station design;
* Understanding of flood risk assessment and its implications for drainage strategies;
* Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude;
* Confidence working with clients and collaborating in teams.
Desirable:
* Experience of managing projects and liaising with both clients and statutory consultees;
* Experience of using GIS (preferably QGIS);
* Member of a Professional Body with ambition to work toward Chartered status: and
* Experience of Section 104, Section 106 and Section 278 design.
Why Join Us?
At Lucion, we value our people and offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)
* Company-matched pension scheme
* Flexible/hybrid working
* Career development and chartership support
* Employee wellbeing programmes, discounts, and volunteering opportunities
* A supportive team working on exciting and varied projects – including some of the UK's largest and most innovative developments
About Us
Lucion Group is a national, multi-disciplinary consultancy working across environment, health & safety, and sustainability. We're proud to be a net zero carbon company, committed to a greener future and empowering our people.
Interested?
Drop us a line at if you have any questions.
Lucion is an equal opportunities employer.