Drainage Design Engineer - Outside IR35

Our client, is currently seeking a Drainage Engineer (Development and Water Management) to join their team on a contract basis. This role will support the design of highways drainage and development drainage schemes across various capital programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing highway drainage to the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) for Environment, Transport & Economy (ETE) project work
Planning level / S278 / S38 design experience
Designing foul and surface water drainage in accordance with current Building Regulations and Sewer Sector Guidance
Understanding of Flood Risk Activities Permits (FRAPS), Environment Agency discharge and trade effluent permitting, and Ordinary Watercourse Consents (OWC)
Specialist design of small packaged sewage treatment plants (PSTPs) and drainage fields/mounds/outfalls
Proficient use of AutoCAD / Civils 3D alongside Info Drainage or Causeway Flow
Writing specifications in Specification for Highway Works (SHW) and/or National Building Specification (NBS) formats

Job Requirements:

Good range of drainage and water management design skills specific to highway drainage and development schemes
Competence in the use of AutoCAD / Civils 3D and Info Drainage or Causeway Flow
Understanding of FRAPS, Environment Agency discharge and trade effluent permitting, and OWC applications
Experience in writing specifications in SHW and/or NBS formats
Desirable skills in designing small PSTPs and drainage fields/mounds/outfalls
Full driving licence (category

B) is required

Benefits:

Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home)
Opportunity to work on diverse drainage and water management projects
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Competitive contract role with potential for extension beyond 6 months
If you are skilled in drainage design and looking for a challenging contract role in the highways sector, we would love to hear from you