Civil Engineer(Drainage/highways) - Leeds

Civil Engineer(Drainage/highways)
£38,000 – £45,000 + Benefits
Leeds (Hybrid Working)
️ Infrastructure / Drainage / Development

About the Company
Our client is an employee-owned, award-winning engineering consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative, design-led solutions across the UK.
With over 60 years in the industry, they work across a wide range of sectors including:

Residential and mixed-use developments
Healthcare (NHS frameworks)
Education (DfE, universities)
Major urban regeneration schemes
Their Leeds team is heavily involved in high-profile local developments, offering the opportunity to work on projects you can physically see taking shape across the city.

The Role
They are looking to appoint a Civil Engineer to join their Leeds office, supporting a growing pipeline of work across multiple sectors.
You’ll be part of a collaborative civils team, gaining exposure to both technical delivery and project management, while also supporting junior team members.
This role offers a strong balance of hands-on design, client interaction, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

Design of drainage and infrastructure for development projects
Preparation of:

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs
Drainage strategies and supporting reports

Production of drainage networks using Civil 3D
Liaison with local authorities, design teams, and stakeholders
Support multidisciplinary project coordination
Mentor apprentices and graduate engineers

What They’re Looking For

Experience in civil engineering design (consultancy environment)
Strong drainage design capability (SuDS focus)
Proficiency with Civil 3D for drainage networks
Comfortable working with stakeholders and design teams
Interest in working across multiple sectors (public & private)
Working towards chartership (ICE, CIWEM or similar)

Desirable Experience

Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Highways design
Earthworks / levels design
Multidisciplinary coordination

Why Join?

Employee-owned consultancy with strong culture and retention
High-profile Leeds-based projects (city centre regeneration, healthcare, education)
Structured training and chartership support
Opportunity to mentor and develop others
Clear progression pathway within a growing team
Excellent benefits package

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If you're a Civil Engineer looking to work on high-profile local projects within a collaborative, people-focused consultancy, get in touch for a confidential discussion