Civil Engineer

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Mar 12, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Civil Drainage Engineer (Minimum 2 Years' Experience)
Location: Peterborough, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Consultancy

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., MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage 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., MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, 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!