Civil Engineer – Drainage

We are looking to appoint a Civil Engineer with expertise in Drainage 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.
Interested? Send your CV and covering letter to our recruitment team.

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 Causeway and AutoCAD for network design, modelling, and specification of water quantity and water quality features

Mentored training for professional qualifications with the ICE

We’re looking for someone to become a member of our Civils team who has:

A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
Strong understanding of drainage design, SuDS, and water/wastewater systems
High attention to detail and accuracy in technical work
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar drainage or civil engineering role
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience of construction site environments

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

Health and wellbeing support through a paid health cash plan
Life cover providing financial security for your family
Employer pension contributions
Flexible holiday trading options
Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Ongoing training, development and upskilling opportunities.