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.

As a company they have carried out nearly 7,000 commissions throughout the UK, both for private and public sector clients. 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