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Senior Civil Drainage Engineer

RGB Recruitment
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE23 8BA

Salary

£40,000 - £52,000 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Senior Civil Drainage Engineer is open at a well-established consultancy in Derby, offering a salary range of £40,000 to £52,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires the design of drainage systems and preparation of flood risk assessments for planning applications, with a planned start date no later than early June 2025.
  • Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and ideally be chartered or working towards chartered status, along with a full UK driving licence.
  • Key responsibilities include managing drainage contracts, leading project oversight, and liaising with clients and design teams.
  • Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a clear progression path towards an Associate Director role.
Job Title: Senior Civil Drainage EngineerReporting to: Consultancy DirectorLocation: DerbySalary: £40,000 – £52,000 (Dependent on Experience)Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:30–17:00; Friday, 08:30–15:00A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Derby is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead the drainage and flood risk function of the business. This is a key appointment with a planned start date no later than early June 2025.The role primarily involves the design of drainage systems for small-scale developments and the preparation of flood risk assessments to support planning applications.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and deliver drainage and flood risk contracts independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Lead the organisation and oversight of projects within the drainage team.
  • Prepare surface water and foul drainage designs across all project stages, from outline strategy to detailed design and construction, including technical drawings, calculations, and reports.
  • Produce Flood Risk Assessments for submission in support of planning applications.
  • Conduct site visits, walkover inspections, and investigative assessments.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, developers, architects, and other members of the design team, providing both written and verbal updates as required.
  • Appoint and manage sub-contractors to carry out site testing and surveys as needed.
  • Prepare fee proposals, manage project budgets, and handle invoicing.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as assigned by senior management.
General Requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, drainage design software (e.g. Causeway or similar), and AutoCAD.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects efficiently and with minimal supervision.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A relevant engineering degree is essential.
  • Chartered membership of a professional institute (or actively working towards Chartered status)
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for business use.
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Death-in-service benefit.
  • Employer pension contribution of 4%.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • The opportunity to take full ownership of the civils department, with a clear progression path towards an Associate Director role.
  • The ideal candidate will be commercially minded and capable of generating a fee income of approximately £10,000 per month.

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