Location
Watford
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
25/01/2026
Closing date
15/02/2026
Job Title: SuDS Designer
Ref. No.: CJD2401F26
Location: Based near Watford
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, a well-established, close-knit Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their skills and expertise to a variety of projects across the transport planning, infrastructure, and water sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic SuDS Designer, who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the region. You will be based near the large, bustling town of Watford.
Benefits for the role of SuDS Designer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (depending on your skills, qualification, and experience)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave package
* Flexible, hybrid working arrangements available
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* A close-knit, inclusive working environment, with a focus on innovative thinking
Responsibilities for the role of SuDS Designer include:
* Developing detailed Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs for a variety of projects, primarily new residential developments
* Contributing to planning applications and construction phases
* Working on 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 UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
* Substantial experience of SuDS and wider Civil Engineering design, namely for residential development projects
* Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, etc.
* Considerable 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 Master's Degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
* 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.