Civil Drainage Engineer (Minimum 2 Years'' Experience)
Location: Peterborough, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Consultancy

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Civil Drainage Engineer with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join our growing consultancy team based in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within a supportive and technically focused environment, working on a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects.

Key Responsibilities of this civil engineer position;

• Design and deliver surface water and foul drainage strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare drainage calculations, reports, and drawings to support planning and technical approvals.
• Produce drainage layouts and models using industry-standard software (e.g., MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage or similar).
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate designs.
• Assist with Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Support the preparation of technical submissions for planning and Section 104/106/185 agreements.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years'' experience in drainage design within a consultancy environment.
• Experience with drainage modelling software (e.g., MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or similar).
• Knowledge of SuDS principles, UK drainage standards, and approval processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Working towards professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or CIWEM) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional chartership.
• Relocation allowance
• Exposure to a variety of high-quality projects across multiple sectors.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

Interested in this Civil Engineer role? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!