Hybrid Drainage Engineer — Multidisciplinary Design in Wiveliscombe

Location: Hybrid, 3 days based at Head Office

Contract: Full time, 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri

Role Summary

We are looking to appoint a Drainage Engineer to join our growing team based in Wiveliscombe. This role is central to developing effective drainage solutions across a wide range of civil engineering projects, covering sewage, surface water, and trade effluent requirements from early feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. This is a full‑time, permanent position offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. Working hours are 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

A well‑rounded benefits package is offered after probation, including health and wellbeing support, life cover, a competitive pension contribution, flexible holiday options, and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• You will contribute to the full lifecycle of drainage engineering projects, including:
• Developing drainage strategies, feasibility assessments, and technical solutions for a range of domestic, commercial, and municipal schemes
• Producing detailed drainage designs for construction, including foul, surface water, SuDS features, pumped and gravity systems
• Preparing construction drawings, technical notes, schematic reports, and designer risk assessments
• Completing flood risk assessments and supporting construction and commissioning activities, including setting‑out information, construction details, and clash analysis
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary design team — including architects, structural and geotechnical engineers — while also being able to work independently where required
• Managing client relationships, defining project briefs, preparing fee proposals, and providing progress updates appropriate to your level of experience
• Coordinating and delivering regulatory submissions such as planning applications, environmental permits, and other statutory approvals
• Using MicroDrainage and AutoCAD for network design, modelling, and specification of water quantity and water quality features

Training

Mentored training for professional qualifications with the ICE

Essential Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar drainage or civil engineering role
• Strong understanding of drainage design, SuDS, and water/wastewater systems
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in technical work
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience of construction site environments
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrient neutrality
• Knowledge of pumping station and rising main design
• Knowledge of sewage treatment

Qualifications considered:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent non‑degree qualification

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in finding out about the full scope of this role please contact our recruitment partner for an informal chat or to apply today.