💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Design Engineer

🏢
NRL Recruitment
📍 Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
📍
Location
Watford, United Kingdom
📅
Posted
June 05, 2026
Type
Full-Time
🎯

Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

You’ll take the technical lead on drainage and SuDS design for major highways and infrastructure projects, at a major Civil Engineering client in Watford, developing solutions that reduce flood risk and enhance sustainability. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll deliver compliant, innovative, and cost-effective water management systems from concept to completion.

What you will need

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or closely related field)
Proven experience delivering drainage and SuDS designs on highways or infrastructure projects
Proficiency in MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or ICM for hydraulic and hydrological modelling
Solid understanding of UK standards and legislation (DMRB, CIRIA SuDS Manual, Flood and Water Management Act)
Strong project management, communication, and coordination skills with the ability to lead and mentor others 

What’s in it for you

Competitive salary between £61,000–£65,000, with clear progression...