Senior Water & Drainage Engineer

Senior Water & Drainage Engineer

Location:

Manchester
Salary:  £45k - £55k
Type:  Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity

I'm working with a growing, employee-owned civil and environmental engineering consultancy that is looking to strengthen its  Water and Environment team in Manchester  with an experienced Senior Water & Drainage Engineer.
The consultancy delivers a wide range of sustainable water engineering solutions for public and private-sector clients, with expertise spanning  SuDS, flood risk management, flood alleviation, drainage, hydraulic modelling and environmental enhancement .

With a growing Manchester presence and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Water & Drainage Engineer who wants to take greater ownership of projects, work closely with clients and help shape the continued growth of the regional team.
You'll work across a varied portfolio of water and environmental projects, from smaller SuDS schemes through to larger flood alleviation and drainage projects, providing involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Senior Water & Drainage Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the technical delivery of projects while working closely with clients, stakeholders and colleagues across the wider business.

Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering water and drainage projects from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and construction.
Developing  SuDS, drainage and flood alleviation schemes  for public and private-sector clients.
Developing hydraulic models and undertaking analysis to inform engineering solutions.
Producing high-quality civil and drainage design packages.
Preparing technical reports, drawings, calculations and specifications.
Working directly with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders to progress schemes.
Supporting project and commercial management, including programmes, resources and deliverables.
Providing technical input into larger and more complex projects.
Contributing to flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and feasibility studies.
Supporting bids, fee proposals and business development activity.
Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior engineers.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.
Ensuring designs consider sustainability, environmental impact, health and safety and buildability.

About You

We're looking for an experienced water and drainage professional who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident dealing with clients and project stakeholders.
You'll ideally have:
Strong experience in  water engineering, drainage, flood risk management or SuDS design .
Experience delivering projects through feasibility, detailed design and construction.

Experience with  Info Drainage or similar drainage/hydraulic modelling software .
Good CAD skills, ideally including  Civil 3D .

Experience with hydraulic modelling would be advantageous.
Knowledge of UK drainage and flood risk management principles and standards.
Experience working with local authorities, developers or other public/private-sector clients.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Chartered or working towards Chartered status would be advantageous.

Experience in  flood alleviation, foul water design, GIS, natural flood management or river restoration  would also be beneficial.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy where senior engineers have genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence projects, clients and the…