Lead Highways & Drainage Engineer - Hybrid

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Wick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

CPD and professional development

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Principal Highways and Drainage Engineer to lead the design and delivery of development infrastructure in a hybrid Christchurch-based role. You will oversee highway and drainage schemes, coordinate with planning and authorities, and guide junior team members through complex technical workstreams.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years in UK development infrastructure, and strong proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and drainage

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in UK development infrastructure with highway and drainage designs.
• 5+ years in a UK consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Section 38, 278 and 104 processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and drainage design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of highway and drainage infrastructure for development projects.
• Develop designs for Section 38/278 submissions and drainage strategies.
• Produce and review drainage networks from feasibility to detailed design.
• Coordinate with planning teams, authorities and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with UK standards.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Project coordination

Client liaison

Education

Bachelors or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Principal Highways and Drainage Engineer to lead the design and delivery of development infrastructure in a hybrid Christchurch-based role. You will oversee highway and drainage schemes, coordinate with planning and authorities, and guide junior team members through complex technical workstreams.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years in UK development infrastructure, and strong proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and drainage