Position: Civil Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Bennett & Game are pleased to represent a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy who are looking to bring on a Civil Engineer to undertake work on a variety of drainage-led residential and commercial development projects across the North West of England. The team specialise in the design of foul and surface water systems, SuDS strategies and flood risk assessments, supporting developers in securing planning and technical approvals. Projects range from small infill housing sites to large multi-phase schemes, offering exposure to diverse and technically rewarding drainage design work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Overview

Designing foul and surface water drainage networks in line with local authority and water company standards

Preparing detailed SuDS strategies, drainage calculations and flood risk assessments to support planning applications

Producing drawings, layouts and technical submissions using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow

Preparing Section 104, 106 and 185 applications and liaising with relevant authorities for approval

Supporting senior engineers with the delivery of drainage and external works packages from concept to completion

Coordinating designs with architects, planners and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery

Contributing to technical reports, design reviews and ongoing project meetings to maintain quality and compliance

Requirements

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Proven experience in drainage design within residential or commercial development projects

Proficiency in AutoCAD and drainage design software such as MicroDrainage or Causeway Flow

Strong understanding of SuDS principles and current design standards (Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations Part H, etc.)

Experience preparing Section 104 and 185 submissions and liaising with local authorities or water companies

Ability to produce detailed drawings, calculations and reports with minimal supervision

Excellent communication and coordination skills when working with multidisciplinary teams

A proactive, solutions-driven approach with strong attention to detail

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week, 1-hour lunch break)

Hybrid Working

Training & Development: Full support toward professional accreditation and Chartership

Professional Memberships: One annual subscription paid by the company upon completion of probation

Pension Scheme: Opt-in / opt-out option available

Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Available to all employees

Private Medical Cover

Company Bonus Scheme: Discretionary performance bonus, with profit share opportunities for new business generatedBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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