Civil Engineer - Water / Drainage - Plymouth

Civil Engineer - Water / Drainage - Plymouth

Full-Time 35000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design drainage systems and prepare flood risk assessments for exciting development projects.
  • Company: Join a dynamic multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Plymouth.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable water infrastructure and enhance your engineering skills.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in drainage design required.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.

Site location: Plymouth, Devon

Responsible to: Senior Civil Engineer / Associate Director

Purpose of the role: To deliver drainage and water infrastructure design solutions for development projects including drainage strategies, flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage systems.

Client brief: Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in drainage and water infrastructure to support a growing project workload.

  • Reason for vacancy: Expansion of civil engineering team
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
  • Shifts: Monday - Friday standard office hours with hybrid working
  • Holidays: Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Facilities: Professional engineering consultancy environment with development and training opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design surface water and foul water drainage systems
  • Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports
  • Deliver drainage designs suitable for S104 adoption
  • Undertake hydraulic modelling using drainage software
  • Produce drawings using AutoCAD or Civils 3D
  • Support planning applications and technical approvals
  • Liaise with water authorities, clients and planning teams
  • Assist with multidisciplinary project delivery

Key Skills Required

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience in drainage and water infrastructure design
  • Knowledge of SuDS and UK drainage standards
  • Experience with MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage desirable
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Serply Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Civil Engineer - Water / Drainage - Plymouth

Drainage Design
Flood Risk Assessments
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Hydraulic Modelling
AutoCAD
Civils 3D
MicroDrainage