Senior Drainage Design Engineer

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Generous annual leave

Flexi-time scheme

Occasional remote working

Pension arrangements

Job summary

The Isle of Man Public Service is seeking a Senior Drainage Design Engineer to shape safe, sustainable highway drainage and surface water systems across the Island. You will review drainage proposals linked to planning applications, mentor junior staff, and provide technical leadership to ensure resilient design and practical solutions in a collaborative environment.

Applicants should bring engineering expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality transport infrastructure while

Responsibilities

• Designing and improving the Isle of Man's highway drainage and surface water systems.
• Reviewing drainage proposals linked to planning applications to ensure resilience and suitability.
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring juniors and representing the department in meetings.

Job description

About the role

Could you use your engineering expertise to help shape safe, sustainable and high-quality infrastructure for the Isle of Man?

As Senior Drainage Design Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of designing and improving the Island’s highway drainage and surface water systems. From sustainable drainage systems to flood mitigation schemes, your work will directly support a reliable, future-focused transport network. You’ll also play a key role in reviewing drainage proposals linked to planning applications, helping ensure new developments are well thought through and resilient from the start.

This is a hands‑on, collaborative role where you’ll work closely with colleagues, developers, contractors and statutory bodies to find practical engineering solutions that work in the real world. You’ll also act as a trusted technical specialist, offering advice, guiding decisions, and representing the Department in meetings when needed. Just as importantly, you’ll support and mentor junior team members, helping to develop skills and share knowledge across the team.

If you’re looking for a role where your technical expertise genuinely shapes how the Island manages water, protects its infrastructure and plans for the future, this is a great opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact while working in a supportive, team-focused environment.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A relocation package of up to £10,000 base d on receipts is available for this role.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
• Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to achieving net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future where your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy and environment.