Senior​/Principal Civil Engineer - Drainage

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer – Drainage (York)

An established civil engineering firm is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to lead on drainage design and delivery, with the flexibility of a home-based/remote working arrangement, requiring travel to the York office just once a month.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced drainage engineer to take on a senior, technically-led role, mentoring junior staff and acting as a key technical point of contact for clients, while enjoying genuine flexibility around where you work.

The Role:

Leading on drainage design across a varied project portfolio, including SuDS and foul/surface water strategies
Reviewing and approving drainage designs and calculations produced by junior engineers
Acting as technical lead and main point of contact for clients on drainage-related matters
Mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers within the team
Liaising with local authorities and water authorities to support consents and approvals
Contributing to bids, proposals, and business development where relevant

What's

Required:

A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Significant experience in drainage design at Senior or Principal level
Strong working knowledge of drainage design software (e.g. Micro Drainage/Causeway Flow, Civils 3D) and current standards (e.g. Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA SuDS guidance)
Chartered status (or working towards) preferred
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently

What's on

Offer:

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Home-based/remote working, with travel to the York office required just once a month
The opportunity to take a lead technical role within a supportive, established team
Genuine flexibility and autonomy

This role would suit a drainage specialist ready to step into a senior, client-facing position, with the flexibility to work largely from home.

To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with Callum Jones at