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Drainage Engineer
Manchester
Penguin Recruitment is currently supporting a leading civil and environmental consultancy with an exciting opportunity for a skilled Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic water services team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on a diverse range of drainage and flood risk projects across both public and private sector clients.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver drainage projects from inception through to detailed design, producing compliant strategies, plans, and technical drawings. *
Contribute to SuDS design, surface water, and foul system solutions, supporting planning applications and regulatory approvals. *
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, building strong client relationships and supporting staff development. *
Engage in innovative flood risk and drainage projects, supporting product development and emerging market initiatives. *
Mentor junior staff and share expertise across the team.
Requirements:
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Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science. *
Minimum of 3 years' experience in drainage design, including SuDS, pumping station design, and flood risk assessment. *
Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with GIS (QGIS) is advantageous. *
Strong communication, project management skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach. *
Membership of a professional body and aspiration toward chartered status is desirable.
Why Join? Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, flexible working, career development support, and a collaborative, supportive team environment.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. Contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience, for more information.
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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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