Your new company You will be joining a specialist engineering and scientific practice with a strong reputation in water and environmental engineering. The organisation operates across several offices in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland, delivering award-winning and sector-leading work in Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), Natural Flood Management (NFM), and nature-based climate team is behind some of the most innovative drainage, retrofit SuDS, and nature-based flood intervention projects across the UK and Ireland. Their work includes recognised SuDS retrofit pilots, nationally significant NFM schemes, and strategic Stormwater Management Strategies that support sustainable future growth at county and city scale.Your new role As part of a dynamic and growing team, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of sustainable, nature-based and engineered drainage solutions. You will have opportunities to broaden your technical capability while working on high-impact projects that promote climate resilience and best-practice water responsibilities include:Supporting the planning and design of SuDS, drainage, and wastewater infrastructure for development and infrastructure projectsPreparing Drainage Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports for planning and regulatory submissionsDesigning surface water and foul drainage systems, including hybrid and nature-based solutionsSupporting delivery of innovative SuDS retrofit projects and nature-based flood interventionsProducing technical drawings, design calculations, and schedules using appropriate software toolsLiaising with local authorities, water companies, clients, and regulators to secure technical approvalsAssisting with tenders, fee proposals, and cost estimatesFor senior candidates: leading project delivery, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, contributing to commercial oversight, and supporting business developmentWhat you'll need to succeed Essential:Degree in Civil Engineering or a related disciplineExperience in surface water drainage designUnderstanding of drainage approval processes and industry standards (Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA SuDS Manual, Building Regulations)Proficiency with drainage design software (MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or Causeway Flow)Experience using Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite, Civil 3D, or Site 3DStrong technical report writing and communication skillsExcellent organisation and attention to detailDesirable:Experience with SuDS, NFM, or nature-based drainage designExperience preparing Drainage Assessments or Strategies for planningChartered or pursuing professional accreditation (ICE, Engineers Ireland, CIWEM)Leadership or project management experience (for senior roles)What you'll get in return You will join a supportive, collaborative consultancy offering structured professional development, ongoing training, and opportunities to work on innovative, high-profile water and environmental projects. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to sustainability, climate resilience, and technical excellence.If you're interested in this Drainage Engineer role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills:Drainage Design HydraulicBenefits:NegotiableWHJS1_NI