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Drainage Engineer
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Location: Manchester
Salary: GBP37,000 - GBP45,000
About the Role
Looking to take real ownership of drainage design within a respected Manchester consultancy? This Drainage Engineer opportunity offers technical variety, progression, and exposure to diverse North West projects.
Company Overview
A well-established civil and environmental consultancy is seeking a Drainage Engineer to strengthen its Manchester water services team. As a Drainage Engineer, you will support public and private sector schemes, delivering drainage and flood risk solutions from concept through to detailed design.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver drainage designs and strategies from inception to detail
- Design SuDS, surface water, and foul drainage systems
- Produce drawings using AutoCAD and related tools
- Support planning submissions and regulatory approvals
- Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams
- Share technical knowledge and support junior staff
Candidate Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science
- Minimum three years drainage and flood risk experience
- Experience with SuDS and drainage strategies
- Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS exposure beneficial
- Strong communication and proactive approach
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Why Apply
This Drainage Engineer position offers a salary of GBP37,000 - GBP45,000, structured development, and long-term progression within a technically strong Manchester team.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. Contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience, for more information.
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