Civil & Drainage Engineer

About us

Alan Wood & Partners has a fantastic opportunity for talented Civil & Drainage Engineer to join the business in our team operating from our Hull Office.

Apart from working with great colleagues who are passionate about what they do, you will be joining a growing, market leading business which prides itself on developing individuals to achieve their full potential and offers exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities.

We pride ourselves on our aspirations of being the consultant of choice, the partner to work with, and the place to work. With a strong commitment to delivering excellence in engineering solutions, we strive to provide the highest level of service to our clients across various industries.

We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging our team members to think creatively and take on challenging projects.

The role

As an experienced Civil & Drainage Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering effective drainage and civil engineering solutions, ensuring all work complies with current industry regulations and environmental standards.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of construction projects across multiple sectors, including education, commercial, residential, industrial, petrochemical, food, and energy. You will contribute your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to add tangible value throughout the planning and design stages of each project.

You will be expected to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and take part in site assessments where necessary. Clear and effective communication will be important, particularly when producing reports that support planning applications and the successful delivery of projects. While this is not a senior role, you will be encouraged to support junior staff where appropriate, helping to maintain the high technical standards we strive for across all our work.

Required for the position

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (a Master’s degree would be an advantage).
A sound knowledge of relevant codes and regulations.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with clients and team members.
A full UK driving licence.
Proficient use of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk InfoDrainage (MicroDrainage). Familiarity with Site3D is considered an advantage.
Ability to plan and manage your own workload in a structured and organised manner.
Collaborating with colleagues to help balance team workloads during busy periods.
Contributing to the prioritisation of project delivery in line with client expectations and project requirements.
Being a proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and engaging team player.

Our Benefits

At Alan Wood and Partners, we offer a supportive and inclusive working “family” that encourages professional growth and development. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to:

Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience and qualifications
A collaborative and dynamic work culture, where your contributions are recognised and appreciated
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Access to Alan Wood & Partners’ ‘AWYou’ benefits portal (C2W, flexible working, employee discounts scheme, healthcare discounts)
Market leading pension scheme, including up to 8.68% employer contribution, with 6x death in service life insurance cover
Professional membership support, including membership subscription fees for qualifying organisations
Potential for flexible / hybrid working
Excellent holiday entitlement with Holiday Trading and Birthday Leave