Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading the design of drainage infrastructure across various projects, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The company promotes a flexible working environment, valuing work-life balance and diversity. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Access to training and development programs

Options to buy/sell leave

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or similar.
• Ability to design drainage from concept to detailed design.
• Experience with public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design from concept to detailed design.
• Manage drainage design tasks, timelines, and budgets.
• Mentor and support engineers and technicians.

Skills

Drainage Design

Project Management

Hydraulic Design Software

BIM Integration

Report Preparation

Education

ICE Certification

CIWEM Certification

Tools

3D Design Tools

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Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations, Peterborough

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description

Locations: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Epsom, Glasgow, Leeds, Peterborough and Warrington.

AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to Highway, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets with some of our key clients being HS2, Highways England and Network Rail along with many of the UK’s water companies. Due to a growing workload we are keen to strengthen our existing teams.

We require Senior Drainage Engineers to join our teams operating from across the UK. We are looking for strong collaborators, people capable of supporting their local team, but also delivering on remote projects as part of our national Practice.

You will be required to undertake a key role in the design of drainage infrastructure, transportation, and private developer projects with emphasis on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. As well as delivering the drainage design, you will be responsible for supporting the leadership and development of our drainage capability.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the design of drainage from concept to detailed design and construction, as stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions in drainage design, including full integration within the BIM environment.
• Overseeing and reviewing drainage designs, models, calculations, and drawings to relevant standards, providing technical assurance.
• Managing drainage design tasks, delivery timelines, and budgets.
• Supporting the technical development of graduates and technicians in drainage.
• Ensuring compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental policies.
• Developing stakeholder relationships to support drainage design and consent processes.
• Enhancing drainage design capability within the local team.
• Leading drainage designs and providing technical assurance for designs produced in our Global Design Centre.
• Championing drainage within multi-disciplinary projects.
• Mentoring and supporting engineers, graduates, and technicians in drainage design.
• Contributing to bid preparations, including strategy, design approach, and fee proposals.

Requirements:

• Professionally qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or similar.
• Ability to design all aspects of drainage from conceptual layout to detailed design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic design software, 3D tools, and BIM.
• Experience in preparing reports, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Client-focused with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Project scope management, budgeting, and quality control skills.
• Flexible, proactive team player with attention to detail and initiative.
• Experience with private and public sector clients, understanding different management and procurement approaches.

What we offer?

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs, promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce where work-life balance is valued. Our flexible policies include non-fixed hours, part-time options, and remote working.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave. Benefits are aligned with experience and qualifications. Refer to YourReward at SNC-Lavalin for details.

Training:

Access to extensive training and development programs, including support for achieving relevant professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting processes, including proof of residency in the UK for 5+ years. Do not disclose current or past security clearance details in applications.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work arrangements, and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular