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Location: Office based in Northeast England
Position: Design Engineer (Drainage Focus)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £35–£50 per hour, DOE (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:15 am–5:00 pm | Friday: early finish
About Them
They are a dynamic engineering company based in the Northeast, specialising in drainage solutions. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and safety, we deliver projects across urban and rural environments that meet both technical and environmental standards.
Your Role
As a new Design Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of drainage system design—transforming ideas into real-world solutions:
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Plan, design, and oversee drainage systems (surface water, foul water, SuDS, sewer adoptions)
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Conduct hydrological surveys, assessments, calculations, and cost estimations
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Produce technical drawings and reports, liaising with local authorities when needed
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Utilise industry-standard tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage)
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Ensure compliance with current legislation and environmental directives
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Provide clear communication to clients, stakeholders, and project teams
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Support junior staff and help nurture technical development
About You
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Degree in Civil Engineering (or related) – ICE-accredited preferred
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Proven experience in drainage design (including SuDS, highways, sewer adoptions)
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Skilled in relevant software: MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
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Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills, with stakeholder engagement experience
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Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) or actively working towards it is advantageous
What We Offer
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Competitive hourly rate: £35–£50, depending on skill level
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Company pension plan & life and death insurance
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25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
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Supportive working hours—finishing early on Fridays to help you get a great weekend start
Why Join Them?
Working here means being part of a collaborative, supportive environment that values growth, safety, and innovation. You’ll work on meaningful projects that shape communities and infrastructure right across the North East—supported by great benefits and a friendly workplace culture.
If this postion is of interest to you please email an up too date CV to the contact details shown below.
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