Civil Engineer

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Civil Drainage Engineer with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join our growing consultancy team based in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within a supportive and technically focused environment, working on a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects.

Key Responsibilities of this civil engineer position.

• Design and deliver surface water and foul drainage strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare drainage calculations, reports, and drawings to support planning and technical approvals.
• Produce drainage layouts and models using industry-standard software (e.g., Micro Drainage / Info Drainage or similar).
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate designs.
• Assist with Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Sustainable Drainage Systems (Suds)
• Support the preparation of technical submissions for planning and Section 104/106/185 agreements.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in drainage design within a consultancy environment.
• Experience with drainage modelling software (e.g., Micro Drainage, Info Drainage, or similar).
• Knowledge of Suds principles, UK drainage standards, and approval processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Working towards professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or CIWEM) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional chartership.
• Relocation allowance
• Exposure to a variety of high-quality projects across multiple sectors.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

Interested in this Civil Engineer role? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!

Company

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Penguin Recruitment

Penguin offers a professional recruitment service delivered with a friendly, positive personality. We are experienced at sourcing candidates at all levels of seniority throughout our specialist markets.

Penguin Recruitment Consultants are selected for their advanced communication skills paired with a genuine energy and can-do attitude to ensure candidates and clients alike receive a thorough, enthusiastic and quality recruitment experience.

Penguin Recruitment Ltd operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency meaning we are able to provide both temporary and permanent staff. Penguin Recruitment is a member of REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation).