Drainage Civil Engineer
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 to £38,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Sirius Environmental Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Sirius Environmental is looking for a flood risk/drainage/civil engineer to join our busy design team based in Leeds, with flexible options for hybrid or fully remote working.
As part of the Sirius Group – a forward-thinking, employee-owned consulting and contracting business, you’ll work closely with our Principal Engineer alongside other engineers within the design team to design and deliver a wide variety of drainage and flood risk projects across the UK. This opportunity will involve working in a variety of sectors including, commercial developments, waste management facilities, quarries, solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Hydrogen Production Facilities.
★ Key Responsibilities
Preparing detailed Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications for our clients.
Producing detailed drainage strategy reports to support planning applications.
Designing detailed surface and foul water drainage systems.
Collaborate with engineers within our design team, planners, clients, and third parties to deliver cost effective solutions.
Supporting wider the design team where required on other civil and geotechnical design projects.
Liaison with statutory bodies, including local authorities, highways teams and water authorities.
★ About You
We’re looking for someone with:
Proficiency in Infodrainage/Microdrainage (or equivalent drainage design software).
Knowledge of current drainage design standards and guidance.
Experience in Sustainable Drainage System design to CIRIA C753.
Experience of designing surface water and foul water drainage systems.
Previous experience using GIS software.
Experience of producing flood risk assessments compliant with the NPPF/EA Guidance and TAN15 (NRW).
Knowledge of the regulatory context for flood risk planning in the UK.
Experience of producing drainage strategies conforming to current regulatory requirements.
Ideally 2 years professional experience within a consultancy, being involved with delivering drainage design and flood risk assessments (but we’re open to hearing from strong candidates with other levels of experience).
Ideal but not essential, experience of producing 1D/2D hydraulic models and knowledge of hydraulic modelling requirements in the UK.
A proactive approach to teamwork and independent working.
Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills.
A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Environmental Science is preferred.
Preferred skills (not essential, training provided): Plaxis 2D, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller.
Preferred knowledge in road design utilising DMRB or wider civil engineering design.
★ Why join us?
Employee-owned company with a collaborative, supportive culture.
Flexible hybrid / remote working options.
Career development and training opportunities.
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
Opportunity to help deliver interesting projects with real-world impact.
As part of the Sirius Group, Sirius Environmental is a well-established design and construction management consultancy with strong client relationships and a growing pipeline of exciting work.
As part of the Sirius Group – a forward-thinking, employee-owned consulting and contracting business, you’ll work closely with our Principal Engineer alongside other engineers within the design team to design and deliver a wide variety of drainage and flood risk projects across the UK. This opportunity will involve working in a variety of sectors including, commercial developments, waste management facilities, quarries, solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Hydrogen Production Facilities.
★ Key Responsibilities
Preparing detailed Flood Risk Assessments to support planning applications for our clients.
Producing detailed drainage strategy reports to support planning applications.
Designing detailed surface and foul water drainage systems.
Collaborate with engineers within our design team, planners, clients, and third parties to deliver cost effective solutions.
Supporting wider the design team where required on other civil and geotechnical design projects.
Liaison with statutory bodies, including local authorities, highways teams and water authorities.
★ About You
We’re looking for someone with:
Proficiency in Infodrainage/Microdrainage (or equivalent drainage design software).
Knowledge of current drainage design standards and guidance.
Experience in Sustainable Drainage System design to CIRIA C753.
Experience of designing surface water and foul water drainage systems.
Previous experience using GIS software.
Experience of producing flood risk assessments compliant with the NPPF/EA Guidance and TAN15 (NRW).
Knowledge of the regulatory context for flood risk planning in the UK.
Experience of producing drainage strategies conforming to current regulatory requirements.
Ideally 2 years professional experience within a consultancy, being involved with delivering drainage design and flood risk assessments (but we’re open to hearing from strong candidates with other levels of experience).
Ideal but not essential, experience of producing 1D/2D hydraulic models and knowledge of hydraulic modelling requirements in the UK.
A proactive approach to teamwork and independent working.
Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills.
A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Environmental Science is preferred.
Preferred skills (not essential, training provided): Plaxis 2D, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller.
Preferred knowledge in road design utilising DMRB or wider civil engineering design.
★ Why join us?
Employee-owned company with a collaborative, supportive culture.
Flexible hybrid / remote working options.
Career development and training opportunities.
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
Opportunity to help deliver interesting projects with real-world impact.
As part of the Sirius Group, Sirius Environmental is a well-established design and construction management consultancy with strong client relationships and a growing pipeline of exciting work.