Drainage and Civil Design Engineer
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West MidlandscontractPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowSenior Design Engineer - Education Building & Developments (Drainage and Water)Location: Can be home-based with travel to local office networks.
Your New CompanyA leading organisation in the construction and infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their School Building & Developments team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver sustainable drainage and water management solutions for high-profile school building projects.
Your New RoleAs Senior Design Engineer, you will:
Design and deliver surface and foul water drainage systems for buildings and developments such as schools.
Produce external works plans and 3D models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards and sustainable design practices.
Review and lead technically challenging drainage and water designs, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary designs, resolving integration and constructability issues.
Conduct site visits and inspections to inform design and resolve technical challenges.
Support fee estimates, programmes, and budgets, monitoring project delivery and managing risks.
Essential:
Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience / knowledge of Drainage Design on School / Education building projects
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Full UK Driving LicenceDesirable:
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng)
Proven experience in water, drainage, and SuDS design for building projects ideally with experience of DfE / Education builds
Familiarity with CIRIA C753 SuDS Manual, sewer adoption processes, and flood risk assessments
Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and Building Safety Act
Project management training (e.g., APM, PRINCE2)
SMSTS or NEBOSH certificationWhat you need to do now
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Your New CompanyA leading organisation in the construction and infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their School Building & Developments team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver sustainable drainage and water management solutions for high-profile school building projects.
Your New RoleAs Senior Design Engineer, you will:
Design and deliver surface and foul water drainage systems for buildings and developments such as schools.
Produce external works plans and 3D models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards and sustainable design practices.
Review and lead technically challenging drainage and water designs, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary designs, resolving integration and constructability issues.
Conduct site visits and inspections to inform design and resolve technical challenges.
Support fee estimates, programmes, and budgets, monitoring project delivery and managing risks.
Essential:
Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience / knowledge of Drainage Design on School / Education building projects
CSCS card
Full UK Driving LicenceDesirable:
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng)
Proven experience in water, drainage, and SuDS design for building projects ideally with experience of DfE / Education builds
Familiarity with CIRIA C753 SuDS Manual, sewer adoption processes, and flood risk assessments
Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and Building Safety Act
Project management training (e.g., APM, PRINCE2)
SMSTS or NEBOSH certificationWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)