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Reading
Hybrid
Flexible working arrangements combining office-based and remote work to support work-life balance.
The Opportunity
Join a specialist water team as a Drainage Engineer, delivering sustainable drainage and flood risk solutions across private and public sector projects in Reading. You'll contribute to diverse schemes, including surface water, foul water, water quality, and hydraulic modelling, helping communities and clients achieve resilient infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver drainage projects from concept through detailed design, including SuDS and foul/surface water solutions
Apply hydraulic and hydrological principles to ensure technically sound, sustainable designs
Interpret drawings, survey reports, and modelling data to develop innovative solutions
Ensure compliance with NPPF, PPG, SuDS Manual, Water Industry Act, Flood & Water Management Act, and Land Drainage Act
Collaborate with clients, local authorities, Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, and other stakeholders
Prepare technical reports, design risk assessments, and support CDM compliance
Mentor junior staff and share expertise across the team
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience in drainage/flood risk engineering
Proficient in Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, GIS, FEH, and hydrological modelling
Strong organisational, communication, and report writing skills
Knowledge of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), green/blue infrastructure, and nature-based solutions
Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) or working toward it is desirable
Why Join
Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
25 days holiday plus option to purchase additional leave
Private healthcare, pension, life assurance, tech/cycle-to-work schemes
Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects
Career progression, chartership support, and mentoring from senior professionals
Collaborative, friendly team culture
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.
