Civil Engineer(Drainage/highways) - Leeds

Civil Engineer(Drainage/highways)💰 £38,000 – £45,000 + Benefits
📍 Leeds (Hybrid Working)
🏗️ Infrastructure / Drainage / Development

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About the CompanyOur client is an employee-owned, award-winning engineering consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative, design-led solutions across the UK.
With over 60 years in the industry, they work across a wide range of sectors including:

• Residential and mixed-use developments
• Healthcare (NHS frameworks)
• Education (DfE, universities)
• Major urban regeneration schemes

Their Leeds team is heavily involved in high-profile local developments, offering the opportunity to work on projects you can physically see taking shape across the city.

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The RoleThey are looking to appoint a Civil Engineer to join their Leeds office, supporting a growing pipeline of work across multiple sectors.
You’ll be part of a collaborative civils team, gaining exposure to both technical delivery and project management, while also supporting junior team members.
This role offers a strong balance of hands-on design, client interaction, and career development.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design of drainage and infrastructure for development projects
• Preparation of:
  • Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs
  • Drainage strategies and supporting reports
• Production of drainage networks using Civil 3D
• Liaison with local authorities, design teams, and stakeholders
• Support multidisciplinary project coordination
• Mentor apprentices and graduate engineers

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What They’re Looking For

• Experience in civil engineering design (consultancy environment)
• Strong drainage design capability (SuDS focus)
• Proficiency with Civil 3D for drainage networks
• Comfortable working with stakeholders and design teams
• Interest in working across multiple sectors (public & private)
• Working towards chartership (ICE, CIWEM or similar)

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Desirable Experience

• Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
• Highways design
• Earthworks / levels design
• Multidisciplinary coordination

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Why Join?

• Employee-owned consultancy with strong culture and retention
• High-profile Leeds-based projects (city centre regeneration, healthcare, education)
• Structured training and chartership support
• Opportunity to mentor and develop others
• Clear progression pathway within a growing team
• Excellent benefits package

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ApplyIf you're a Civil Engineer looking to work on high-profile local projects within a collaborative, people-focused consultancy, get in touch for a confidential discussion.