Drainage and Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title:
Drainage and Infrastructure Engineer

Salary:
35,000 to 35,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Birmingham, UK

Type:
Permanent, full-time, hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Drainage and Infrastructure Engineer to support their growing infrastructure team across the UK. This role will focus primarily on drainage design, with exposure to highways, pavements and earthworks strategy.

The successful candidate will support the technical delivery of civil and drainage engineering projects, including fluvial and highways schemes, while also contributing to project planning, site activities and technical design delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer at or approaching intermediate level looking to develop their technical capability within a highly collaborative and sustainability-focused environment.

About the Client:
Our client is a well-established environmental and engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative infrastructure and resilience solutions.

With a strong focus on sustainability and climate resilience, they work on major infrastructure, flood defence and drainage schemes across the UK. They are committed to employee development, flexible working and long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver technical civil and drainage engineering design work
Support drainage and infrastructure projects across a range of sectors
Assist with detailed drainage modelling and design development
Contribute to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design
Support highways and fluvial engineering schemes
Undertake site visits and technical assessments
Assist with bid and tender preparation
Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers
Ensure all work is delivered in line with quality and safety standards
What Our Client is Looking For:
Engineering-related degree or equivalent qualification
Experience supporting technical delivery on civil design projects
Experience using drainage modelling software such as MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
Strong knowledge of SuDS and adoptable drainage network design
Understanding of Designer responsibilities under CDM regulations
Awareness of safety in design principles
Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Desirable:

Knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works
Experience using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
Experience with earthworks modelling packages
Progression towards professional chartership
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Professional development support
Dedicated training budget
Support towards professional qualifications
Strong employee wellbeing initiatives
Long-term career development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:
This role offers excellent progression opportunities for engineers looking to develop technical expertise and work towards professional accreditation.

Successful candidates will gain exposure to high-profile infrastructure and drainage schemes while working alongside experienced technical specialists in a supportive development-focused environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.