Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/02/2026
Closing date
22/02/2026
Job Title: Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2801C26
Location: Based near Bristol
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a trusted, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for delivering their expertise across the ever-changing Civil and Structural Engineering Sectors, prioritising innovative, sustainable approaches to projects across a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. They are currently searching for a driven, talented Drainage Engineer with a particular knowledge of SAB applications. You will be based near the vibrant, eco-conscious city of Bristol.
Benefits for the role of Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
* Access to a number of exciting projects, across the region
* A supportive team environment, which champions ambition and innovation
Responsibilities for the role of Drainage Engineer include:
* Assist with SuDS and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
* Prepare technical documents (including drainage layouts, calculations, design statements, maintenance schedules, and drawings) for SAB submission packs
* Contribute to Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation strategies
* Liaise with a range of clients and other stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
* Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
Required skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:
* A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a cognate discipline)
* Demonstrable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
* Excellent working knowledge of the SAB process, with first-hand experience of preparing SAB submission packs
* Considerable experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
* Keen understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
* Familiarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks
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Desirable skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:
* A Higher Degree a relevant discipline
* Possess Chartered Status, or proactively working to attain this
If you are interested in the role of Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.