Location
Stevenage
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
02/02/2026
Closing date
23/02/2026
Job Title: SuDS Designer
Ref. No.: CJD2801J26
Location: Based near Stevenage
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their skills and expertise to a variety of projects across the transport planning, infrastructure, and water sectors. They are on the lookout for a driven, professionally-minded SuDS Designer, who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the region. You will be based near the green, family-friendly town of Stevenage.
Benefits for the role of SuDS Designer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave
* Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good progression opportunities
* An inclusive working environment, with a focus on innovative thinking
Responsibilities for the role of SuDS Designer include:
* Producing detailed Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs for a variety of projects, especially 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 Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Civil Engineering, etc.)
* Extensive experience of SuDS and wider Civil Engineering design, particularly for residential projects and new developments
* Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, etc.
* Substantial 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 Civil Engineering, Hydrology, etc.
* Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.), or actively working to attain this
* Possess 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.