Senior Drainage Engineer

We're seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to join our clients expanding team. As a key member of the Environment Team, you'll work towards chartered status and utilize your expertise in drainage design, flood risk assessment, and hydraulic modelling to deliver high-quality projects.

You’ll be joining a well-established consultancy formed in the 80s and has remained independent from the start.

They work on range in size from small scale, one-off tasks, to large, multi-million-pound projects. They have particular expertise and experience in infrastructure master planning, 3D ground modelling, public transport facilities, highways, engineering traffic management schemes, pumping stations, sewerage, land drainage, flood defences, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS), car parks and utilities.

What’s on offer

Flexible working

CPD Training & Chartership support with inhouse mentors

An opportunity to work on diverse projects with experienced professionals

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Professional development and growth opportunities

The role

To conduct Flood Risk Assessments and design sustainable drainage systems

To be able to produce technical reports and contribute to Section 104 and 106 agreements

To regularly prepare evidence for planning appeals and public enquiries

To have prior experience and be able to mentor junior staff and disseminate knowledge

To collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and external authorities

What you need to succeed

To be degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent

You must be proficient in Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, PDS, HEC-RAS, and Flood Modeller Pro

You must have a strong understanding of current technical standards and guidance

You must have experience with 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling & excellent report-writing and communication skills