Senior Civil Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Civil Drainage Engineer to design and deliver civil engineering projects. This role involves leading drainage and highway design, working with clients and stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have extensive knowledge in drainage engineering, excellent communication skills, and are working towards chartership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

Ongoing professional development and training

Friendly and supportive working environment

Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular hours

Qualifications

• Experience in UK-based highways and drainage engineering.
• Proficient in storm and foul water drainage design.
• Demonstrable experience in SuDS design and ground modelling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed drainage and highway designs in accordance with UK standards.
• Prepare drainage strategies and oversee flood risk assessments.
• Mentor and supervise technicians and support staff.

Skills

Drainage Engineering

Highway Design

Flood Risk Assessment

Communication

Technical Report Writing

Problem Solving

Education

Working towards chartership with a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE)

Tools

WinDes/MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Drainage Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Civil Drainage Engineer to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Bristol. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge in below ground drainage, highway design, and flood risk assessments, seeking a challenging yet rewarding position.

Role Overview
As a Senior Civil Drainage Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering a wide range of civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for leading drainage and highway design work (including Section 104, 38 and 278 agreements), supporting junior engineers, and liaising with clients and stakeholders across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities
·Deliver detailed drainage and highway designs in accordance with UK standards.
·Prepare and oversee drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, and adoption drawings.
·Lead project design and assessments, ensuring timely and high-quality output.
·Use software such as WinDes (MicroDrainage), AutoCAD, and Civil 3D for design and modelling.
·Undertake vertical and horizontal highway alignment layouts.
·Conduct Cut and Fill analysis and surface modelling.
·Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
·Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, environmental, and QA/QC standards.
·Mentor and supervise technicians and support staff.

Essential Requirements
·Experience in UK-based highways and drainage engineering.
·Proficient in storm and foul water drainage design using WinDes/MicroDrainage.
·Skilled in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; experience with Autotrack is a plus.
·Demonstrable experience in SuDS design and ground modelling.
·Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
·Competence in writing technical reports and producing detailed design drawings.
·Working knowledge of UK adoption processes (Sections 104, 38, and 278).
·Experience in managing multiple priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
·Working towards chartership with a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE).

Desirable Attributes
·Valid UK driving licence and own transport.
·Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
·Ability to work autonomously and within a collaborative team.
·Comfortable presenting technical work and managing client relationships.

What's on Offer
·Competitive salary range: £48,000 - £60,000 DOE
·37.5-hour work week
·25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
·Ongoing professional development and training
·Friendly and supportive working environment
·Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular hours