Engineering and Development Solutions Ltd.

08/09/2026

EDS TURNS 10!

Engineering & Development Solutions (EDS) celebrates 10 years in business!

Ten years ago, EDS started with one person, one desk and a vision to provide practical, honest and reliable engineering advice to help developments move forward.

Today, that one-person operation has grown into a strong team of 11 — and what a journey it has been!

Over the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of working with developers, architects, planners, landowners and businesses across the UK, with a particular focus on Cornwall and Devon, helping bring thousands of projects forward.

To date, we’re incredibly proud to have completed more than 4,600 jobs, covering everything from Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), surface water and foul drainage, flood risk assessments and highways, through to civil engineering, groundwater monitoring, nutrient neutrality and statutory approvals.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

Behind every one of those 4,600+ jobs are people, projects, challenges solved, planning applications supported, developments delivered and — most importantly — relationships built along the way.

From that small beginning to the team we are today, we couldn’t have done it without our fantastic clients, consultants, contractors, colleagues and everyone who has trusted EDS over the years.

So today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate 10 years of EDS — 10 years of learning, growing, designing, problem-solving and helping make development happen.

Here’s to the first 10 years… and to the next chapter!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the EDS journey. We’re excited for what comes next.

24/02/2026

In the last couple of years we have seen a rise of requests to carry out groundwater monitoring across the south west.

We now carry out the installation of groundwater monitoring equipment and the data recording, across a range of sites from solar farms to larger housing developments.

Here is a short video of Aquasource using one of their rigs to drill the borehole, ready for us to place our monitoring equipment in.

16/02/2026

👋 We’re back!

It’s been a little quiet on here — but behind the scenes, Engineering & Development Solutions Ltd has been anything but.

Based in Threemilestone, Truro, we provide civil engineering and drainage design solutions across Cornwall and the wider South West. We work with developers, architects and consultants — as well as individual clients — offering clear, practical engineering support at every scale of project.

We’re bringing this page back to life and over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing:
🔹 Design insights and lessons learned
🔹 Drawing snippets and technical breakdowns
🔹 Thoughts on engineering in real Cornish conditions
🔹 A look behind the scenes at what we do

If there’s something you’d like to see more of — drainage, highways, design process, or common site challenges — let us know in the comments 👇

If you require our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 01872 306311
🌐 Website: https://www.eadsolutions.co.uk/

Thanks for following along — more to come.

19/09/2024

Graduate Engineer – Flood Risk and Drainage

Engineering and Development Solutions Ltd (EDS) are seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer to join our knowledgeable and friendly team based near Truro, Cornwall. Due to an increasing workload our team is growing quickly and requires additional support to deliver a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active learner with an eye for detail ideally interested in Flood Risk and Drainage related projects varying from single property extensions to 100+ housing development schemes across the country.
The role will mainly be office based with the opportunity to visit sites to undertake site investigations, walk over surveys and discuss projects with clients from inception to construction stages. Projects will vary from flood modelling and reporting using HEC-RAS 1D and 2D modelling software for use in Flood Risk Assessments to detailed design using MicroDrainage software to size single soakaways and model complex drainage networks across large housing development projects.
A key skill will be the use of AutoCAD software to draft designs and present proposals to clients for a variety of situations including reporting, concept design to detailed construction level design stages. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate with the opportunity to attend external courses where required.
You will have the use of 3D modelling software Site 3D to analyse LiDAR and topographic survey data to build designs on. This integrated with the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D software allows a variety of civil design tasks to be automated and presented using AutoCAD.
Good IT skills with the proficient use of Microsoft office packages is key to organising, presenting, and managing a variable workload. Independent working on individual projects and team working on larger schemes is a day to day part of the role with the ideal candidate offering excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to solving complex engineering problems.

Candidates will be supported in the production of the following:
• Site SuDS plans for single houses; medium to large housing developments; industrial and commercial sites;
• Foul and surface water drainage strategies;
• Flood Risk Assessments;
• Hydraulic Modelling using HEC-RAS and MicroDrainage software;
• Civil design including access roads; estate roads and retaining walls;
• Section 104, 185 and 102 agreements with UK Water Companies;
• Section 278 and 38 agreements with the Highways Authority.

Key Skills and Qualifications for this role are as follows:
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental/Science with good mathematics skills;
• AutoCAD experience; use of HEC-RAS and Microdrainage is desirable, although full training will be provided;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects;
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated candidates welcomed;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software packages.
• Full driving licence

Our offices are ideally located just outside Truro in Threemilestone which allows easy access across the County and is commutable from the major towns and surrounding areas of Truro, Falmouth and Newquay. With a friendly working environment and colleagues on hand to assist with all stages of project designs the role provides a great opportunity for development and further learning following higher education. A mentoring programme is available for routes to Chartership with the ICE and CIWEM with Continuing Professional Development a key part of working at EDS.
The role is full time and offers a great benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, work base pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and flexible working to provide an excellent work life balance for staff.
A competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate with Graduate level salaries ranging from £21K to £27K which is negotiable based on experience.

EDS are a firm of cornwall based Consulting Engineers who offer up front advice on drainage, highways, flood risk or civil engineering issues.

09/03/2023

Senior Civil Engineer
Due to an increasing workload, Engineering and Development Solutions Ltd (EDS) are looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team based in Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall. The chosen candidate will have a proven track record in delivering a variety of civil engineering schemes in a timely manner to high quality standards.
Projects will include foul and surface water drainage design schemes from single houses to large residential and commercial/industrial projects mainly in the South West. Experience in highway design for estate and industrial access roads is desirable. The appointed candidate will be proficient in the use of AutoCAD drafting software; experience with MicroDrainage and Autodesk Civil 3D would be an advantage, although appropriate training would be provided for the right candidate.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office packages to produce high quality reports, communicate with clients and present design documents is required. The role will involve direct contact with clients regularly to communicate fees, work through design changes and agree preferred solutions to provide suitable, cost effective and practical designs.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently; provide support to and manage junior level staff; and assist on larger projects where required.

The role will involve production and design assistance for the following.
• Section 104, 185 and 102 agreements with UK Water Companies;
• Section 278 and 38 agreements with the Highways Authority;
• Foul and surface water drainage strategies including SuDS schemes;
• Flood Risk Assessments;
• Hydraulic Modelling using MicroDrainage software;
• Civil design including access roads; estate roads and retaining walls.
Key Skills and Qualifications for this role are as follows:
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Environmental/Science degree and suitable post graduate experience;
• 5-10 years’ experience working in the sector on a variety of drainage and civil projects;
• Chartered or working towards Chartership is desirable;
• Proficient with AutoCAD; experience with Microdrainage and Autodesk Civil 3D is desirable, not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects;
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated candidates welcomed;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software packages a must have.
• Occasional site visit duties are required so a full UK driving license is preferred.

The role is full time in our friendly office and offers a great benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, work base pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and flexible working to provide an excellent work-life balance for staff.
A competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate with Senior level salaries ranging from £30K to £44K which is negotiable based on experience.

EDS are a firm of cornwall based Consulting Engineers who offer up front advice on drainage, highways, flood risk or civil engineering issues.

09/03/2023

Graduate Engineer – Flood Risk and Drainage

Engineering and Development Solutions Ltd (EDS) are seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer to join our knowledgeable and friendly team based near Truro, Cornwall. Due to an increasing workload our team is growing quickly and requires additional support to deliver a variety of projects. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active learner with an eye for detail ideally interested in Flood Risk and Drainage related projects varying from single property extensions to 100+ housing development schemes across the country.
The role will mainly be office based with the opportunity to visit sites to undertake site investigations, walk over surveys and discuss projects with clients from inception to construction stages. Projects will vary from flood modelling and reporting using HEC-RAS 1D and 2D modelling software for use in Flood Risk Assessments to detailed design using MicroDrainage software to size single soakaways and model complex drainage networks across large housing development projects.
A key skill will be the use of AutoCAD software to draft designs and present proposals to clients for a variety of situations including reporting, concept design to detailed construction level design stages. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate with the opportunity to attend external courses where required.
You will have the use of 3D modelling software Site 3D to analyse LiDAR and topographic survey data to build designs on. This integrated with the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D software allows a variety of civil design tasks to be automated and presented using AutoCAD.
Good IT skills with the proficient use of Microsoft office packages is key to organising, presenting, and managing a variable workload. Independent working on individual projects and team working on larger schemes is a day to day part of the role with the ideal candidate offering excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to solving complex engineering problems.

Candidates will be supported in the production of the following:
• Site SuDS plans for single houses; medium to large housing developments; industrial and commercial sites;
• Foul and surface water drainage strategies;
• Flood Risk Assessments;
• Hydraulic Modelling using HEC-RAS and MicroDrainage software;
• Civil design including access roads; estate roads and retaining walls;
• Section 104, 185 and 102 agreements with UK Water Companies;
• Section 278 and 38 agreements with the Highways Authority.

Key Skills and Qualifications for this role are as follows:
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental/Science with good mathematics skills;
• AutoCAD experience; use of HEC-RAS and Microdrainage is desirable, although full training will be provided;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects;
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated candidates welcomed;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software packages.
• Full driving licence

Our offices are ideally located just outside Truro in Threemilestone which allows easy access across the County and is commutable from the major towns and surrounding areas of Truro, Falmouth and Newquay. With a friendly working environment and colleagues on hand to assist with all stages of project designs the role provides a great opportunity for development and further learning following higher education. A mentoring programme is available for routes to Chartership with the ICE and CIWEM with Continuing Professional Development a key part of working at EDS.
The role is full time and offers a great benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, work base pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and flexible working to provide an excellent work life balance for staff.
A competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate with Graduate level salaries ranging from £22Kto £26K which is negotiable based on experience.

https://www.eadsolutions.co.uk/