Drainage Design Engineer

Are you a Civil Engineer who specialises in drainage design? We have an opening for a Drainage Design Engineer to join a well reputed and established team in Norwich. Our client is a group of specialists within Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Pre-planning, Building Surveying, Insurance Surveying, Project Management & Expert Witness.

You can expect to assist in the delivery of a range of projects assisting Associates and Directors of the team in the design of drainage, preparation of flood risk assessments and drainage infrastructure, surrounded by a support team.

What’s on offer

Flexible /Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

ICE Chartership support with CPDs

Uncapped career progression with regular reviews

Cycle, Car and discount scheme

The role

Preparation of preliminary surface and foul water drainage designs

Strategic drainage designs for large and medium scale projects

Keep up to date with the latest software packages

Keep up to date with industry guideline changes

Opportunities to lead infrastructure design projects

Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments

Preparation of SuDS scheme and solutions

Preparation of Sustainable Drainage concepts and designs for projects

Assist with site inspections/reviews and analyse data (maps, reports, geotechnical, data, drawings and alike)

Liaise with other disciplines within the project team to coordinate designs

Liaise with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals

What you need to succeed

Working towards or hold a civil engineering degree / HNC or HND equivalent

At least 3 years’ experience within a similar role / environment

Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microdrainage / FLOW or similar

Flood risk/drainage legislation, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety best practices;

An understanding of project management and experience is preferred but not essential

Working knowledge of UK Codes of Practices and Design Standards for highways and drainage

A knowledge of highway and drainage design

A preference of knowledge of the planning process for different types of development