Senior Drainage Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-30
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Location :
Bristol
Salary :
Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Types :
Full-time, Permanent position. Monday to Friday.
My client is an employee‑owned consultancy based in Bristol with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects. They are proud of their friendly, collaborative culture and open‑plan working environment that supports professional growth and innovation.
Role Overview :They are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects. You'll play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of drainage strategies and designs, working closely with clients, statutory authorities, and fellow professionals.
Key Responsibilities :- Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for both private and adoptable systems (foul and surface water).
- Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports in line with national and local planning policy.
- Produce hydraulic modelling and drainage design using industry‑standard software such as Causeway Flow.
- Produce technical drawings and specifications.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders to secure technical approvals (S104, S106, S185, SAB, LLFA, etc).
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
- Prepare fee proposals and invoices, monitor budgets and deadlines.
- Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction phases.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.
- Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent.
- Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
- Previous experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of SuDS, Flood Risk, Building Regulations, DCG and national planning policy.
- Proficient in relevant software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow or Micro Drainage, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage clients and stakeholders.
- Strong report writing, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) :
As an employee‑owned business, they value collaboration and shared success. The team benefits from a collective voice in the company's future and potential profit‑related bonuses. - Professional Development :
They support training, chartership progression, and provide paid membership subscriptions to professional bodies such as ICE or CIWEM. - Benefits Package :
Enjoy 26 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a competitive salary, company pension, private medical insurance, and regular social activities, including monthly team lunches and team‑building events. - Supportive and Innovative Workplace :
Work in a collaborative, open‑plan office environment with bi‑weekly team catch‑ups focused on learning and knowledge sharing.
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