Job Description

Drainage Engineer
Vertical Recruitment are working with an award-winning Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy in the Wirral. They are expanding their infrastructure team and looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer. They work on a broad project portfolio across mixed-use developments, historical refurbishments, commercial spaces, residential schemes, and leisure facilities.
As a Drainage Engineer, you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver below-ground drainage and surface water management solutions across a diverse range of projects.

You'll play a key role in producing high-quality, compliant designs that align with planning and adoptable standards.
Responsibilities:
* Design foul and surface water drainage systems using MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage
* Work with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for modelling and drawing production
* Contribute to SuDS strategies and flood risk assessments
* Prepare drainage layouts and strategy reports for planning
* Liaise with clients, architects, local authorities, and other stakeholders
* Support junior engineers and coordinate with the wider civils and structures team
Requirements:
* Min 3 years experience.
* Degree in Civil Engineering.
* Proficient with AutoCAD.
* Proficient with Causeway/Micro drainage.
* Experience preparing drainage strategies, FRAs, S104/S106.
* Experience with Civil 3D desired but not essential.
* Working towards ICE Chartership.
Package:
* 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* 6% employer's pension contribution
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working
* Generous Christmas bonus