Principal Drainage Engineer

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse highway and development projects, focusing on drainage design and Flood Risk Assessments. You'll manage projects and budgets while leading a team of engineers and engaging with clients to ensure successful project delivery. With a commitment to sustainable and innovative transport infrastructure, this company provides a supportive environment that values teamwork and career development. If you are passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Competitive Benefits

Supportive Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven civil engineering experience in consultancy.
• Expertise in surface/wastewater drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering aspects of projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Lead and develop junior engineers, overseeing technical outputs.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Surface/Wastewater Drainage Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage

InfoDrainage

Civil3D

Job description

Join SYSTRA UK & Ireland as a Principal Drainage Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Drainage Engineer to join our team at SYSTRA UK & Ireland. This role offers hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office.

At SYSTRA, our specialists plan, design, test, and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions trusted by over 50 million people daily. With over 60 years of experience and a global team of more than 8,250 colleagues, we are committed to creating sustainable, accessible, and innovative transport infrastructure.

Role Overview

You will be part of our growing drainage team, supporting highway and development projects from feasibility to detailed design, including drainage design and Flood Risk Assessments. You will work closely with clients across sectors and regions, managing projects, budgets, and teams, and leading technical delivery and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering aspects of projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Lead and develop junior engineers, oversee technical outputs, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver drainage designs complying with standards like Sewers for Adoption, DMRB, and local guides.
• Engage with clients, manage expectations, and represent the company externally.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven civil engineering experience in consultancy, with expertise in surface/wastewater drainage design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microdrainage, InfoDrainage, Civil3D, and related software.
• Strong project management skills, including financial oversight.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.

Why Join SYSTRA?

We value excellence, teamwork, and leadership, offering career development, competitive benefits, flexible working, and a supportive environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

Application Process

Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping future infrastructure. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail]. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those returning to work.