Civil Design Engineer (Drainage)

Our client is a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy that provides pre-planning and post-planning services, they have an opening for a Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join their team on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a consultancy who specialise in providing assessments for planning applications for new developments and changes of use for existing developments.

You'll be working amongst a team of Civil Engineers who a biased towards flood risk and drainage working on projects Civil Design Engineers both nationally and Internationally.

What's on offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Fully remote
• Continuous Professional Development
• Learning development opportunities
• Networking opportunities

The role

• Prepare designs, drawings, and calculations for flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and highway works.
• Deliver designs in line with Section 104/106 build over agreements (sewer adoption & connection approvals).
• Support delivery of Section 38/278 highway works agreements.
• Develop detailed designs for surface water management, SuDS, foul and storm drainage networks.
• Contribute to flood risk assessments, hydraulic modelling, and drainage impact assessments.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and utility providers to secure approvals.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with design standards (SuDS Manual, DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, local authority requirements).
• Provide input and support during planning, detailed design and tender.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working toward C.Eng./Chartered status.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD; experience with MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage) and highway design is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK drainage/highway standards and regulatory frameworks (Section 104/106, 38/278).
• Strong problem-solving, report writing, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects with attention to detail.

To be applicable for this position you must have the Right to Work & remote work available from the UK only