Drainage Design Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Drainage Design Engineer in Norwich. The role involves designing drainage systems, managing flood risk assessments, and collaborating with project teams. Candidates should have a civil engineering background and experience with software such as AutoCAD and Microdrainage. This position offers hybrid working options and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible / Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Cycle, Car and discount scheme

ICE Chartership support with CPDs

Uncapped career progression with regular reviews

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of UK Codes of Practices and Design Standards for highways and drainage.
• A preference for knowledge of the planning process for different types of development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary surface and foul water drainage designs.
• Strategic drainage designs for large and medium scale projects.
• Lead infrastructure design projects.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments.
• Liaise with Local Authorities and other stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Experience with flood risk legislation

Understanding of project management

Education

Civil engineering degree / HNC or HND equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage / FLOW

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineer who specialises in drainage design? We have an opening for a Drainage Design Engineer to join a well reputed and established team in Norwich. Our client is a group of specialists within Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Pre-planning, Building Surveying, Insurance Surveying, Project Management & Expert Witness.

You can expect to assist in the delivery of a range of projects assisting Associates and Directors of the team in the design of drainage, preparation of flood risk assessments and drainage infrastructure, surrounded by a support team.

What’s on offer

• Flexible /Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• ICE Chartership support with CPDs
• Uncapped career progression with regular reviews
• Cycle, Car and discount scheme

The role

• Preparation of preliminary surface and foul water drainage designs
• Strategic drainage designs for large and medium scale projects
• Keep up to date with the latest software packages
• Keep up to date with industry guideline changes
• Opportunities to lead infrastructure design projects
• Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments
• Preparation of SuDS scheme and solutions
• Preparation of Sustainable Drainage concepts and designs for projects
• Assist with site inspections/reviews and analyse data (maps, reports, geotechnical, data, drawings and alike)
• Liaise with other disciplines within the project team to coordinate designs
• Liaise with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals

What you need to succeed

• Working towards or hold a civil engineering degree / HNC or HND equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience within a similar role / environment
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microdrainage / FLOW or similar
• Flood risk/drainage legislation, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety best practices;
• An understanding of project management and experience is preferred but not essential
• Working knowledge of UK Codes of Practices and Design Standards for highways and drainage
• A knowledge of highway and drainage design
• A preference of knowledge of the planning process for different types of development