Senior​/Principal Drainage Engineer

About Pell Frischmann

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client‑focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership;
Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG‑Stiftung. RAG‑Stiftung is a foundation with the long‑term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Based in our Luton office, you’ll join a hardworking and expanding team of Transport & Infrastructure Engineers and Consultants. As part of a national, multidisciplinary Transport & Infrastructure team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the country to deliver high‑quality outcomes and uphold our core business values. This cross‑office approach gives you exposure to a wide range of projects, clients, and technical challenges.

We’re currently working on some truly exciting and diverse infrastructure schemes, including:

• Long‑term Local Authority framework commissions, providing stability and variety
• Active Travel projects shaping the future of sustainable mobility
• Major infrastructure development work such as S278, S38, and S104 schemes
• A wide mix of residential and mixed‑use developments, each with unique design challenges

Your role will involve preparing detailed designs, feasibility studies, and scheme reports across this varied project portfolio. You’ll also have the opportunity to take on responsibilities such as project management, budgeting, cost estimating, and producing bills of quantities—giving you genuine breadth and progression in your day‑to‑day work.

Strong planning, scheduling, and time‑management skills will be essential, as you will be trusted to manage your workload and deliver to deadlines.

You will also play an important part in supporting and guiding junior team members, helping them grow while ensuring consistent, high‑quality project delivery. Working within your discipline and collaborating closely with others, you’ll contribute to successful outcomes across every stage of a project as delegated by the Project Manager.

• Implement project requirements to fully meet the client brief in accordance with relevant standards
• Collate project information, liaise and engage with clients and third parties as required
• Supervise site‑based projects as required
• Assist / lead with project delivery & supervise and delegate to more junior members of staff and others as required
• Review and approve your own work and that of others, including third‑party design proposals
• Collaborate effectively within an established team and contribute to a positive team culture

• BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

• 3+ years experience as a civil engineer in the design of civil projects and drainage design in residential and commercial projects
• Good working knowledge of software such as Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, AutoCAD
• Detailed knowledge of drainage design standards, construction practices, asset management, and relevant legislation
• Experience preparing drainage strategies, FRA’s S104/S106 Agreements
• Understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities
• Day‑to‑day management and leadership of project design, overseeing designs produced by consultants and managing input from other disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Client liaison and…