SuDS Engineer (Drainage)

  • Job Reference: 2202621109-2
  • Date Posted: 18 June 2025
  • Recruiter: Matchtech
  • Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Salary: £35.00 to £45.00 Per Hour
  • Sector: GIS Data Capture, GIS Developer, GIS Manager, GIS Project Manager, GIS Support, GIS Technician, GIS Web Developer
  • Job Type: Contract
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Job Description

This role focuses on supporting a key highways projects in the South of England, offering flexible arrangements and a rolling 6-month term outside IR35.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead or support the design and assessment of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) for highways schemes.
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver drainage solutions in compliance with national and local standards.
  • Prepare and review technical drawings, drainage models, and design reports.
  • Engage with stakeholders and review planning, environmental, and regulatory constraints.
  • Contribute to flood risk assessments and drainage impact studies.


Skills & Experience:

  • Strong background in drainage design, particularly for highways or infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency with relevant industry software, such as:
    • MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
    • AutoCAD Civil 3D
    • GIS tools (desirable)
  • Familiarity with current design standards and guidance (e.g., DMRB, CIRIA SuDS Manual).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a wider team.


Desirable:

  • Experience delivering projects under local authority frameworks or National Highways.
  • Chartered or working towards chartership (CIWEM, ICE) - preferred but not essential.


If you are an experienced drainage or SUDS engineer with a background in highways design, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.