Drainage Engineer

# 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 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