Infrastructure Drainage Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm based in Norwich is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Drainage Engineer to join their team on a hybrid basis. The role involves preparing drainage designs, conducting site inspections, and liaising with local authorities. Candidates should have a civil engineering degree or relevant qualifications along with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. The position offers competitive benefits, including private medical insurance and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Performance related bonus

Regular performance reviews

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Working towards or hold a civil engineering degree / HNC or HND equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Understanding of project management and associated experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of preliminary surface and foul water drainage designs.
• Assisting with site inspections and analyzing data.
• Liaising with stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.

Skills

Civil engineering degree / HNC or HND

Knowledge of planning processes

Flood risk/drainage legislation

Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microdrainage

Working knowledge of UK Codes of Practices

Project management experience

Education

Civil engineering degree / HNC or HND

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage / FLOW

Job description

We are looking for an Infrastructure Drainage Engineer to join our clients Norwich office on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of projects including residential, commercial and healthcare projects. You’ll be working along side and reporting to an Associate Director and given regular reviews on your performance to move forward in your career.

What's on offer

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Performance related bonus
• Regular performance reviews
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work 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 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
• Keep up to date with the latest software packages

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
• A preference of knowledge of the planning process for different types of development
• Flood risk/drainage legislation, Codes of Practice and Health & Safety best practices.
• An understanding of project management and experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microdrainage / FLOW or similar
• Working knowledge of UK Codes of Practices and Design Standards for highways and drainage
• A knowledge of highway and drainage design