Location: Office based in Northeast England Position: Design Engineer (Drainage Focus) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £35–£50 per hour, DOE (depending on experience) Working Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:15 am–5:00 pm | Friday: early finish About Them They are a dynamic engineering company based in the Northeast, specialising in drainage solutions. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and safety, we deliver projects across urban and rural environments that meet both technical and environmental standards. Your Role As a new Design Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of drainage system design—transforming ideas into real-world solutions: * Plan, design, and oversee drainage systems (surface water, foul water, SuDS, sewer adoptions) * Conduct hydrological surveys, assessments, calculations, and cost estimations * Produce technical drawings and reports, liaising with local authorities when needed * Utilise industry-standard tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage) * Ensure compliance with current legislation and environmental directives * Provide clear communication to clients, stakeholders, and project teams * Support junior staff and help nurture technical development About You * Degree in Civil Engineering (or related) – ICE-accredited preferred * Proven experience in drainage design (including SuDS, highways, sewer adoptions) * Skilled in relevant software: MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, etc. * Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills, with stakeholder engagement experience * Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) or actively working towards it is advantageous What We Offer * Competitive hourly rate: £35–£50, depending on skill level * Company pension plan & life and death insurance * 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays * Supportive working hours—finishing early on Fridays to help you get a great weekend start Why Join Them? Working here means being part of a collaborative, supportive environment that values growth, safety, and innovation. You’ll work on meaningful projects that shape communities and infrastructure right across the North East—supported by great benefits and a friendly workplace culture. If this postion is of interest to you please email an up too date CV to the contact details shown below. Kind Regards