Civil Engineer - Drainage

  • Access Talent Group
  • Dec 04, 2025
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Architect and Design

Job Description

Civil & Structural Engineering, Ecology and Environmental

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri

Access Talent group is currently recruiting for a medium-sized design consultancy based in Yorkshire. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Engineer with expertise in drainage design and flood risk assessments to join a dynamic and growing team.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing sustainable drainage systems, assessing flood risks, and contributing to projects within a multidisciplinary team. You will be working on projects within the residential, commercial, and infrastructure sector with a large pipeline of work within the Environmental sector.

Key responsibilities and experience
  • Drainage Design: Develop detailed designs for surface water and foul drainage systems using industry-standard software (e.g., MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, or similar).
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SuDS, local authority guidance, national regulations).
  • Flood Risk Assessments (FRA): Conduct flood risk assessments for planning applications, ensuring adherence to current legislation and best practices.
  • Prepare risk assessments, site walk-overs and oversee CCTV.
  • Liase with clients and stakeholders.
  • Manage time and budgets.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in civil engineering, with specific focus on drainage design and flood risk assessments.
  • Technical Proficiency: Competence in drainage design software (e.g., MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, AutoCAD).
  • Familiarity with flood risk modeling tools and GIS platforms is advantageous.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of SuDS principles, UK planning system, and relevant design codes and standards.
Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
  • Benefits package.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Annual leave increases by one day for every three years of service.
  • Life Insurance (three times annual salary).
  • Access to Wider Wallet Benefits scheme.
  • Paid professional subscriptions.

If you an Engineer who is looking for a well rounded Enviromental consultant with diverse projects this role is for you. Please contact Cameron Green on or Email .