Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Drainage Engineer to enhance their teams across the UK. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation in drainage design, focusing on highway and development drainage projects. You will lead designs from concept to detailed execution, promote digital solutions like BIM, and mentor junior engineers. With flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your skills and experience.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Options to Buy or Sell Leave

Access to Training and Development

Qualifications

• Professional qualification with ICE, CIWEM, or similar required.
• Experience in drainage design from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design projects from concept to construction.
• Mentor graduates and technicians in drainage practices.

Skills

Drainage Design

BIM Integration

Project Management

Hydraulic Design Software

Report Writing

Education

Professional Qualification with ICE or CIWEM

Tools

3D Design Tools

Hydraulic Design Software

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08.05.2025

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Job Description

AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to Highway, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets with key clients including HS2, Highways England, and Network Rail. Due to growing workload, we are looking to strengthen our teams.

We require Senior Drainage Engineers to join our teams across the UK. Candidates should be strong collaborators, capable of supporting local teams and delivering remote projects as part of our national Practice.

You will play a key role in designing drainage infrastructure, transportation, and private developer projects, focusing on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. You will also support the leadership and development of our drainage capability.

Responsibilities:

• Leading drainage design from concept to detailed design and construction, either standalone or as part of larger schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions in drainage design, including BIM integration.
• Reviewing drainage designs, models, calculations, and drawings to standards and providing technical assurance.
• Managing design tasks, delivery, budgets, and timelines.
• Mentoring graduates and technicians in drainage.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and supporting local drainage capability development.
• Leading drainage designs and providing technical assurance for designs from our Global Design Centre.
• Championing drainage in multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentoring and supporting engineers, graduates, and technicians.
• Contributing to bid preparations, including technical responses and fee proposals.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification with ICE, CIWEM, or similar.
• Ability to design all drainage aspects from conceptual to detailed design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic design software, 3D tools, and BIM.
• Experience in report writing, specifications, and data collection.
• Client-focused with the ability to respond to market sector values.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in teams, leading work packages.
• Strong project scope, budget, and quality management skills.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven.
• Mentoring skills and leadership qualities.
• Experience with private and public sector clients, understanding management and procurement approaches.

What we offer?

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, no fixed hours or full-time requirement by default.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, options to buy or sell leave. Benefits are aligned with experience and qualifications.

Our benefits are detailed at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin.

Training:

Access to extensive training and development, supporting professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting, including proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Do not mention security clearance details in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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