Civils and Drainage Engineer

Location:

Grimsby – Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£30000 – £35000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132447596

Posted On:

16 November 2025

Job Title: Civils and Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD151125G

Location: Based near Grimsby

Salary: GBP30,000 – GBP35,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a trusted, forward-thinking Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the engineering and energy landscapes. They are actively seeking a driven, experienced Civils and Drainage Engineer committed to working alongside an already-established team of experts within the civil engineering, drainage, and flood risk sectors, based near the green-minded, historical port town of Grimsby.

Benefits for the role of Civils and Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):

* Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance (including your Birthday off)
* Life insurance cover and healthcare discounts
* Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
* A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
* An inclusive, collaborative, dynamic working environment, with a focus on fresh, innovative thinking
* Support for professional memberships, including payment of subscription fees
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Responsibilities for the role of Civils and Drainage Engineer include:

* Designing, developing, and delivering a range of drainage and other infrastructure/non-infrastructure solutions for a range of clients
* Working on a range of interesting projects across the residential, commercial, industrial, energy, and education sectors
* Producing reports and other technical documents to support planning applications and project delivery
* Collaborating with other teams, internal and external to the company, to deliver aspects of important, high-profile projects
* Liaising with colleagues, clients, and other significant stakeholders, acting as a trusted representative of the company
* Attending site meetings and other relevant project meetings
* Mentoring and supporting other colleagues

Required skills and experience for the role of Civils and Drainage Engineer include:

* A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Demonstrable experience of working in a design-based civil engineering role, with a particular emphasis on drainage, in a UK consultancy setting
* Excellent proficiency with AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage
* Sound understanding of the relevant Section Agreements (e.g., S104, S106, etc.)
* Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills, with the ability to work to your own initiative, as well as part of a high-performing team
* Ability to work well under pressure, maintaining the highest of standards at all times
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Civils and Drainage Engineer include:

* Keen interest in proactively pursuing Chartership Status
* A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant discipline)
* Proficiency with Site3D

If you are interested in the role of Civils and Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

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