Civil Engineer – Drainage Design
Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)
Vertical Recruitment is working with a renowned Engineering Consultancy with over 1,000 employees and offices across the UK and Europe. This multi-award-winning organisation is recognised for delivering safe and sustainable design solutions across a range of sectors, including aviation, defence, life sciences and industry, nuclear, power, public, and rail.
They are currently looking to appoint a Civil Engineer with a strong background in drainage design to join their growing team. You’ll play a key role in the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects across some of the UK’s most advanced sectors.
What You’ll Do
- Design foul and surface water drainage systems, earthworks, roads, and pavement layouts
- Take ownership of your work across multi-disciplinary design projects, from concept through to construction
- Lead packages of work and support junior team members as you progress
- Ensure designs comply with UK standards (CIRIA 753, Sewers for Scotland, Eurocodes, etc.)
- Coordinate with architects, MEP, and structures teams to ensure right-first-time delivery
What You’ll Bring
- Strong skills in MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
- Proficiency in Civils 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D
- Good understanding of S278, S104, and infrastructure agreements
- A degree in Civil Engineering and working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) status
- The ability to balance technical detail with broader project objectives
- Eligibility for security clearance
Why Join
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects
- Support and funding towards achieving chartership
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Autonomy, flexibility, and professional development opportunities
Benefits
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave (plus the option to buy additional)
- Employee discounts (including gym memberships, mobile phones, etc.)
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Family-friendly policies
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
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