DRAINAGE ENGINEER

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Newsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join a friendly civil engineering team. You will work on a varied portfolio, designing drainage systems for residential extensions, housing developments, schools and industrial schemes, and contribute to levels, external works and drainage modelling.

The role involves preparing drainage strategies, S278 applications, sewer connections and build-overs, liaising with clients, contractors and authorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering relevant to drainage, ideally 2:1 or above.
• Experience in civil/drainage design and design of below-ground drainage systems.
• Strong AutoCAD skills essential; experience with 3D modelling and drainage modelling packages (Causeway Flow).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering and below-ground drainage systems including levels and external works.
• Model drainage networks and carry out flood risk assessments.
• Prepare drainage strategies, S278 applications, sewer connections, build-overs and adoptions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, Local Authorities and water companies.

Skills

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Client liaison

Flood risk assessment

UK right to work

Education

Engineering degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

3D modelling software

Drainage modelling tools

Job description

Great opportunity has arisen for a Drainage Engineer to join a friendly and growing civil engineering team in Maidstone.

The successful candidate will work on a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from residential extensions and individual properties through to housing developments, schools and industrial schemes.

The role will involve the design of civil engineering and below-ground drainage systems, including levels and external works, together with drainage network modelling and flood risk assessments.

The engineer will also be involved in preparing drainage strategies, S278 applications and applications for sewer connections, build-overs and adoptions, liaising with clients, contractors, Local Authorities and water companies throughout the process.

The successful candidate will have a relevant engineering degree, ideally at 2:1 or above, along with previous civil/drainage design experience. Strong AutoCAD skills are essential, together with experience of 3D modelling software and drainage modelling packages such as Causeway Flow. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and the right to work in the UK are also required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Drainage Engineer looking to join a supportive team, work on a diverse range of projects and develop their career within an established consultancy.