Civil Engineer - Drainage Design
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE (flexible for a more experienced candidate)
Location: Rochester
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Our client is a growing multidisciplinary engineering and construction business supporting a wide range of projects across the built environment. Their services span civil engineering, structural engineering, temporary works, building works, surveys, property maintenance and insurance-related remedial works, giving the successful candidate exposure to a practical and delivery-focused environment rather than a purely theoretical design setting. They work closely with developers, contractors and other stakeholders across the full project lifecycle.
They are now seeking a Civil Engineer with drainage design experience to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with around 2-5 years' experience to work on a range of residential and commercial infrastructure schemes, with a particular focus on drainage design, external works and wider civil engineering coordination. The role will suit someone who enjoys producing practical, compliant and buildable designs and wants to develop within a business that combines technical design with real-world project delivery. Their civil engineering offering includes highways, drainage schemes and site infrastructure from concept through to completion.
Civil Engineer Job Overview
Preparation of drainage designs for a range of development-led projects
Design of foul and surface water drainage systems
Involvement in SuDS, flood-related design considerations and infrastructure planning
Coordination of civil engineering designs including roads, levels and external works
Liaising with local authorities, clients and other consultants regarding technical approvals
Assisting with technical submissions and planning-related documentation
Supporting projects through design stages from initial concept through to detailed design
Working as part of a collaborative team on practical and cost-effective engineering solutions
Civil Engineer Job Requirements
Experience within a Civil Engineer role, ideally 2-5 years
Strong background in drainage design
Experience working on residential, commercial or infrastructure-related schemes
Good understanding of adoptable drainage standards and general civil infrastructure design
Comfortable liaising with external stakeholders and contributing to project coordination
Full UK driving licence preferred due to site visits
Motivated individual looking to grow within a long-term role
Package & Benefits
Salary £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Salary can be increased for a more experienced candidate
Bonus scheme, with some years reaching up to £7,000
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
5-day working week
Fuel allowance
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