Location
Reading
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
28/06/2026
Closing date
19/07/2026
Drainage Engineer
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £37,000 - £45,000
Looking to build real technical depth across sustainability-led drainage projects in Berkshire? This Drainage Engineer opportunity in Reading offers variety, flexibility and long-term progression within a specialist water team.
A well-established consultancy is seeking a Drainage Engineer to support surface water, foul drainage and flood risk schemes across the South East. As a Drainage Engineer, you will contribute to projects from concept through to detailed design while working within a collaborative hybrid structure anchored in Reading.
This Drainage Engineer role combines hands-on hydraulic design with stakeholder liaison and environmental compliance.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver SuDS, surface water and foul drainage designs
* Apply hydraulic and hydrological principles
* Interpret surveys, drawings and modelling outputs
* Ensure compliance with UK policy and guidance
* Liaise with clients, authorities and regulators
* Prepare technical reports and CDM support information
Candidate requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
* Minimum three years' drainage or flood risk experience
* Proficient in Causeway Flow and AutoCAD
* Knowledge of SuDS and nature-based solutions
* Strong communication and reporting skills
Why apply
This Drainage Engineer position offers a salary of £37,000 - £45,000, hybrid working and structured progression within a respected Berkshire consultancy.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.