Civil Engineer(Drainage/highways) - Leeds

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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
Apply 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.
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