Civil Engineer

  • X4 Group
  • Lincoln, Lincolnshire
  • 26/06/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer with Drainage

Location: Lincoln

Full-Time / Onsite

Company Overview:

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong drainage design experience to join its growing infrastructure team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential development projects, supporting schemes from initial planning through to detailed design and delivery.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with proven experience in drainage design to join a growing Civil Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and delivery of drainage solutions for a variety of residential and commercial development projects, supporting schemes from initial planning through to detailed design and construction.

The role requires a technically competent engineer with experience in drainage modelling, SuDS design, flood risk assessments, and the preparation of technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design surface water and foul water drainage systems for residential and commercial developments.
  • Prepare drainage strategies to support planning applications and detailed design submissions.
  • Undertake hydraulic modelling and drainage network analysis.
  • Develop Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) solutions in accordance with local and national guidance.
  • Assist in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).
  • Liaise with Local Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Water Authorities, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and supporting design documentation.
  • Coordinate with highways, structural, environmental, and infrastructure teams.
  • Support project delivery from concept design through to construction stages.
  • Attend client meetings and provide technical support throughout project lifecycles.
  • Ensure designs comply with current legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.

Essential Technical Experience

  • Surface water and foul water drainage design
  • Drainage strategy development
  • Hydraulic modelling and drainage calculations
  • Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design and implementation
  • Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
  • UK planning and drainage approval processes
  • Liaison with Local Authorities and Water Companies
  • Proficient in one or more of the following:
  • MicroDrainage
  • InfoDrainage
  • Flow

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