Civil Engineer – Drainage Design

Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Vertical Recruitment is working with a renowned Engineering Consultancy with over 1,000 employees and offices across the UK and Europe. This multi-award-winning organisation is recognised for delivering safe and sustainable design solutions across a range of sectors, including aviation, defence, life sciences and industry, nuclear, power, public, and rail.

They are currently looking to appoint a Civil Engineer with a strong background in drainage design to join their growing team. You’ll play a key role in the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects across some of the UK’s most advanced sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Design foul and surface water drainage systems, earthworks, roads, and pavement layouts
• Take ownership of your work across multi-disciplinary design projects, from concept through to construction
• Lead packages of work and support junior team members as you progress
• Ensure designs comply with UK standards (CIRIA 753, Sewers for Scotland, Eurocodes, etc.)
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, and structures teams to ensure right-first-time delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Strong skills in MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
• Proficiency in Civils 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D
• Good understanding of S278, S104, and infrastructure agreements
• A degree in Civil Engineering and working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) status
• The ability to balance technical detail with broader project objectives
• Eligibility for security clearance

Why Join

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects
• Support and funding towards achieving chartership
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Autonomy, flexibility, and professional development opportunities

Benefits

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus the option to buy additional)
• Employee discounts (including gym memberships, mobile phones, etc.)
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support

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