Senior Drainage Engineer

Senior Drainage Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join an established infrastructure team within a well-respected consultancy. With a strong and growing workload, this role is ideal for an experienced professional with a consultancy background who thrives in a varied and dynamic environment.
The Role
The ideal candidate will be an all-rounder, comfortable with all aspects of drainage design, from feasibility studies to producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies for planning applications. Additionally, they will be experienced in detailed drainage design, covering both highway and on-plot drainage schemes.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the UK, including:
·New residential urban extensions and garden villages
·Major film production studios
·City centre commercial developments
·Designing walking, cycling, bus priority facilities, and street layouts to create better spaces
Key Responsibilities
·Delivering drainage designs across all project stages, from feasibility to construction
·Preparing fee proposals and managing projects to budget
·Providing technical guidance and delegating tasks to junior engineers
·Acting as a key client-facing representative, liaising with developers, public bodies, and contractors
Requirements
·At least 5 years' experience in drainage design within a UK consultancy environment
·Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Site 3D, and InfoDrainage (or similar software)
·Strong knowledge of drainage design standards, guidelines, and approval processes
·Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Technical Notes
·Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
·Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
·Chartered or working towards chartership is advantageous but not essential
Technical Experience
·Hands-on experience in drainage design for civil engineering projects, including SuDS
·Liaison with Lead Local Flood Authorities, Environment Agency, and statutory bodies
·Section 104 / 106 / 185 drainage design and applications
·Design of surface water and foul drainage systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
·Highway drainage design in line with DMRB and Local Authority guidance
·Modelling of SuDS features such as ponds, swales, rain gardens, and attenuation tanks
·Experience with construction phase processes, including handling contractor queries
Candidates with additional highway design experience (e.g., Section 278 / 38 designs, vehicle tracking, car park design, and earthworks modelling) would be highly desirable, but this is not essential for the role.
Why Join?
This is an employee-led organisation where your contributions are valued. Benefits include:
·Competitive salary with performance-based growth
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Hybrid working and compressed hours options
·Company pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
·Private medical insurance
·Maternity & paternity benefits
·Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
·Regular social events and team outings
·Strong commitment to professional development and training
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Senior Drainage Engineer looking to take their career to the next level while working on high-profile projects across the UK.
To apply or for more information, please get in touch today!