Civil Engineer - Drainage

We are looking for a Civil Engineer specialising in Drainage to join our growing team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their technical expertise, gain experience across a variety of projects and work alongside an established team of experienced professionals.

You will be joining a collaborative environment where you can continue to build your drainage design capabilities, benefit from technical guidance and contribute to the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

About The Role:

You will be involved in the design and delivery of drainage solutions across a range of projects, working closely with colleagues from different disciplines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking drainage design for a variety of development and civil engineering projects.
• Preparing drainage layouts, calculations and technical reports.
• Designing surface water and foul water drainage systems.
• Incorporating sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) into project designs.
• Supporting the preparation of drainage strategies and technical documentation.
• Using software such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow or similar.
• Working collaboratively with other engineers, technicians and project teams.
• Liaising with clients and other project stakeholders as required.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, guidance and project requirements.

Your Impact:

You will contribute to the delivery of effective, sustainable drainage solutions while continuing to develop your technical knowledge and experience.

Working alongside experienced drainage engineers, you will have the opportunity to learn from others, build your confidence and take increasing responsibility for your own work as your experience grows.

About You:

You will have a background in Civil Engineering, with experience in or a strong interest in developing your career within drainage design.

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience working within a civil engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Some experience of drainage design, including surface water and foul water systems.
• An understanding of SuDS principles.
• Familiarity with drainage design software such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage or similar.
• An understanding of relevant design standards and guidance.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and developing technical expertise.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Join us and take the next step in your civil engineering career, developing your drainage specialism while working on projects that make a positive difference to the communities in which we live and work.

Why Join Us:

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. 

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