Senior​/Principal Rail Drainage Engineer

Senior Rail Drainage Engineer North West | Hybrid WorkingI'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer to take a lead role in delivering drainage design packages across major rail and infrastructure projects. You'll be involved in the development of innovative drainage solutions while working closely with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-profile schemes.

The role would suit someone with strong drainage design experience who is looking to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions.

The Role As a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer, you'll:

Lead the delivery of drainage design packages for rail and infrastructure projects

Produce and review drainage calculations, technical reports, drawings and specifications

Develop drainage solutions covering:

Surface water drainage

Foul water drainage

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Earthworks drainage

Rail and highway drainage systems

Utilise industry-standard drainage software including Info Drainage, Civil Storm and related modelling packages

Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure seamless integration of drainage solutions

Support approvals and consent applications with Local Authorities, Water Authorities and other stakeholders

Identify and manage design risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards

Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians

Liaise directly with clients and project stakeholders throughout project delivery What They're Looking For Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Strong drainage design experience within infrastructure projects

Experience delivering surface water, foul water, SuDS and earthworks drainage solutions

Proficiency with drainage design and hydraulic modelling software such as Info Drainage, Civil Storm or similar

Experience producing and checking technical deliverables

Good understanding of drainage approvals and consent processes

Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Rail sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable What's On Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Exposure to major rail and infrastructure projects

Clear career progression opportunities

Professional development and chartership support

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Employee wellbeing, share scheme and additional lifestyle benefitsINDHTFCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.