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Watford, Hertfordshire - 30k - 40k Annual GBP Permanent Posted by: Penguin Recruitment Posted: Thursday, 22 January 2026
 
 

Job Title: SuDS Designer

Ref. No.: CJD1701F26

Location: Based near Watford

Salary: 30,000 - 40,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their skills and expertise to a variety of projects across the transport planning, infrastructure, and water sectors. They are currently seeking a driven, talented SuDS Designer, who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects across the local region. You will be based near the beautiful, vibrant town of Watford.

Benefits for the role of SuDS Designer include (but are not limited to):

  • Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Employee Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Flexible working arrangements (including the potential for hybrid working)
  • Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • A close-knit, inclusive working environment, with a focus on innovative thinking

Responsibilities for the role of SuDS Designer include:

  • Producing detailed Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs for a variety of projects, primarily new residential developments
  • Contributing to planning applications and construction phases
  • Developing a range of sustainable drainage and infrastructure solutions across the local region
  • Collaborating with a team of experts in the field, contributing to a range of exciting projects

Required skills and experience for the role of SuDS Designer include:

  • A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline
  • Extensive experience of SuDS and wider Civil Engineering design, particularly for residential projects and new developments
  • Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, etc.
  • Demonstrable experience of producing detailed designs in support of planning applications and at varying stages of construction
  • Competent understanding of the relevant Section Agreements (eg, S104, S38, etc.)
  • Good working knowledge of flood risk and mitigation, including Flood Risk Assessments, etc.

Desirable skills and experience for the role of SuDS Designer include:

  • A Master's Degree in a relevant field
  • Possess Chartered Status with a relevant Professional Body (eg, ICE, CIWEM, etc.), or actively working to attain this
  • Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence

If you are interested in the role of SuDS Designer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

Watford, Hertfordshire, UK
Engineering
30k - 40k Annual GBP
Penguin Recruitment
Penguin Recruitment
JS3060735512
22/01/2026 20:32:25
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