Drainage Design Engineer

Belcan, LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Drainage Design Engineer for a permanent position in London. The role involves producing detailed civil designs, including below-ground drainage and utilities coordination. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in commercial and land development projects. Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage is required. This position offers a hybrid working model and requires eligibility for UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/land development infrastructure design.
• Strong understanding of drainage design, earthworks, and external works.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM regulations, and BIM processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed civil designs including utilities coordination and drainage.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Utilities coordination

Below-ground drainage

Pavement

Hard standing

Levels

Earthworks and Cut and fill

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Belcan Workforce Solutions is recruiting for a permanent position as a Drainage Design Engineer based in London. This role offers a hybrid working model with a minimum of two days in the office. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team delivering infrastructure design projects across sectors such as custodial, aviation, defence and power.

As a Drainage Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing detailed civil designs including utilities coordination, below-ground drainage, pavement, hard standing, levels, and earthworks. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial and land development projects rather than highways and be proficient in relevant design software.

This Drainage Design Engineer role requires individuals who are eligible for security clearance and have hands‑on experience with MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage. You will be expected to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to the delivery of high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in commercial/land development infrastructure design
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
• Strong understanding of drainage design, earthworks, and external works
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM regulations, and BIM processes
• Eligibility for UK security clearance
• Permanent right to work in the UK without a work permit
• Experience working within a UK-based design consultancy

Skills:

• Utilities coordination
• Below-ground drainage
• Pavement
• Hard standing
• Levels
• Earthworks and Cut and fill

Apply now to join a leading team delivering impactful infrastructure projects across the UK.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.