Involve Recruitment are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to join our infrastructure and development planning team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drainage design, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and experience with the SuDS Approval Body (SAB) process.
This role will involve working on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects, preparing drainage strategies and flood risk/consequence assessments, and supporting planning and detailed design submissions. Experience of Section 104 and Section 106 applications is essential, with experience in Section 278 and Section 38 highway design considered an advantage.

• Lead or support the design and delivery of SuDS and foul drainage systems for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) (England) or Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) (Wales), and technical reports for planning and regulatory approvals.
• Prepare and manage SAB applications, ensuring designs meet local and national SuDS guidance and legislative requirements.
• Undertake and support S104 and S106 drainage adoption submissions and liaison with water authorities and planning consultees.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including architects, structural engineers, ecologists, and planners.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and programme delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• (Desirable) Support highway design for S38 and S278 agreements, including layout, levels, and pavement design.