Location
St Albans
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/01/2026
Closing date
09/02/2026
Job Title: SuDS Designer
Ref. No.: CJD1701H26
Location: Based near St. Albans
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, market-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their skills and expertise to a variety of projects across the transport planning, infrastructure, and water sectors. They are actively searching for a skilled, enthusiastic SuDS Designer, who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the local region. You will be based near the stunning, historic city of St. Albans.
Benefits for the role of SuDS Designer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Flexible/hybrid working opportunities available
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* A close-knit, inclusive working environment, which champions collaboration and innovation
Responsibilities for the role of SuDS Designer include:
* Producing detailed Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs for a variety of projects, namely new residential developments
* Contributing to planning applications and construction phases
* Developing a range of sustainable drainage and infrastructure solutions across the local region
* Collaborating with a team of experts in the field, contributing to a range of exciting projects
Required skills and experience for the role of SuDS Designer include:
* A Degree in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
* Experience of SuDS and wider Civil Engineering design, particularly for residential projects and new developments, in a UK-based consultancy (or Local Authority) setting
* Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, etc.
* Demonstrable experience of producing detailed designs in support of planning applications and at varying stages of construction
* Competent understanding of the relevant Section Agreements (e.g., S104, S38, etc.)
* Good working knowledge of flood risk and mitigation, including Flood Risk Assessments, etc.
Desirable skills and experience for the role of SuDS Designer include:
* A Higher Degree in a relevant discipline
* Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.), or actively working to attain this
* Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
If you are interested in the role of SuDS Designer, 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.