Principal Drainage Engineer — Lead UK Infrastructure Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health support programs

Employee resource groups for inclusion

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol seeks a Principal or Associate Director to lead its Drainage Engineering team. The role involves managing drainage projects for major UK infrastructure initiatives, ensuring high technical standards and commercial success. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and chartered status, with extensive experience in sustainable drainage solutions. This position offers a hybrid working policy and a chance to make a significant impact in the green engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and/or degree qualified.
• Proven experience in designing sustainable drainage solutions.
• Understanding of drainage design principles for infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Manage a team of drainage engineers and client relationships.
• Lead drainage services for significant transport projects.

Skills

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Experience in designing sustainable drainage solutions

Knowledge of drainage design principles

Civil 3D and/or Causeway Flow software/MicroDrainage

Knowledge of relevant technical standards

Management of projects/programmes

Technical experience in Highway Drainage

Technical experience in Rail Drainage

Technical experience in Airport Drainage

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Bristol seeks a Principal or Associate Director to lead its Drainage Engineering team. The role involves managing drainage projects for major UK infrastructure initiatives, ensuring high technical standards and commercial success. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and chartered status, with extensive experience in sustainable drainage solutions. This position offers a hybrid working policy and a chance to make a significant impact in the green engineering sector.