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Civil Engineer – Drainage & Infrastructure

United Kingdom, Basingstoke Employment contract · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group. As part of the Vulcain family, Crouch Waterfall brings decades of specialist experience in Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering to a wide range of UK infrastructure projects. Crouch Waterfall specialise in core areas of Bridges, Rail, Infrastructure, Buildings and Geotechnical Services, designing and co-ordinating projects from conception to completion. Established since 1981, the business has enjoyed steady growth driven by a committed and highly skilled workforce of 120 employees. Due to business growth, we’re looking for a Civil Engineer (Drainage & Infrastructure) to join our multi-disciplinary team in the South of the UK - location is flexible and the successful candidate can be based in one of the following locations: Basingstoke, Bristol or Cardiff. Reporting to the discipline lead, you will play a key role in the hands-on design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes across a range of UK projects. Our projects span commercial, public sector, rail, domestic, and temporary works - offering real variety and the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare detailed designs for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, delivering drainage, highways and associated works across residential, commercial, education and leisure developments
  • Produce technical drawings, calculations and reports to support planning and construction stages
  • Assist in the preparation of flood risk assessments and drainage strategies
  • Undertake site visits, inspections and surveys to inform design development
  • Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects to programme and quality standards
  • Liaise with clients, local authorities and stakeholders as required throughout project delivery
  • Support senior colleagues in the preparation of tenders and fee proposals

Requirements

  • Experience using Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage (Causeway Flow preferred)
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage design for residential, commercial, or similar projects
  • Understanding of UK design standards and planning requirements
  • Awareness of flood risk assessments and planning support documentation
  • Working towards Chartered status (ICE) or with the ambition to do so
  • Experience and knowledge of UK design standards and planning requirements
  • A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport
  • Fluency in English and the permanent right to work in the UK, alongside UK project experience

Nice to have

Sector experience in infrastructure design

What we offer

  • Hybrid working set-up, with flexible working hours
  • Casual office attire and a relaxed and comfortable working environment
  • Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus a day off on your Birthday
  • Additional leave purchase scheme
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private medical Insurance
  • Contributory Pension Scheme, up to 5%
  • Cycle to work scheme

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