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.
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