Principal Drainage Design Engineer — Hybrid, Reading

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Professional development support

Industry memberships

Flexible working options

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead drainage design projects in Reading. You will guide feasibility, detailed design, and technical approvals, coordinating with clients, Local Authorities and multidisciplinary teams, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with UK standards.

The role offers hybrid working in Reading, salary £55,000–£65,000 depending on experience, plus a benefits package including pension, professional development support,

Qualifications

• Solid experience in UK development infrastructure design, including drainage (S104/S106) works.
• Experience leading drainage design projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver drainage design projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across design outputs.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams.

Skills

Drainage design

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

FLOW

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead drainage design projects in Reading. You will guide feasibility, detailed design, and technical approvals, coordinating with clients, Local Authorities and multidisciplinary teams, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with UK standards.

The role offers hybrid working in Reading, salary £55,000–£65,000 depending on experience, plus a benefits package including pension, professional development support,