# Drainage Engineer## Job IntroductionWe 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.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 developmentsLucion 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.Drop us a line at **recruitment@luciongroup.com** if you have any questions.**Lucion is an equal opportunities employer.****Drainage Engineer** **Location:** Manchester### Drainage Engineer* **Salary** Discussed at initial interview* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** lucion/TP/11274/629* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No Expiry Date* **Job Category** Water Services* **Business Unit** Environmental Sustainability Compliance* **Location** Manchester, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 18 September, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr