Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Drainage Engineer Location: Reading, Berkshire Salary: £37,000 – £45,000
Looking to build real technical depth across sustainability-led drainage projects in Berkshire? This Drainage Engineer opportunity in Reading offers variety, flexibility and long-term progression within a specialist water team.
A well-established consultancy is seeking a Drainage Engineer to support surface water, foul drainage and flood risk schemes across the South East. As a Drainage Engineer, you will contribute to projects from concept through to detailed design while working within a collaborative hybrid structure anchored in Reading.
This Drainage Engineer role combines hands-on hydraulic design with stakeholder liaison and environmental compliance.
Key responsibilities * Deliver SuDS, surface water and foul drainage designs * Apply hydraulic and hydrological principles * Interpret surveys, drawings and modelling outputs * Ensure compliance with UK policy and guidance * Liaise with clients, authorities and regulators * Prepare technical reports and CDM support information
Candidate requirements * Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline * Minimum three years' drainage or flood risk experience * Proficient in Causeway Flow and AutoCAD * Knowledge of SuDS and nature-based solutions * Strong communication and reporting skills
Why apply This Drainage Engineer position offers a salary of £37,000 – £45,000, hybrid working and structured progression within a respected Berkshire consultancy.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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