Senior Drainage Engineer

Waterman Aspen Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Birmingham is looking for an experienced candidate to lead drainage designs from concept to detailed design. The ideal applicant should have UK experience with public or private clients, a relevant degree, and good leadership skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, a comprehensive benefits package including a company car or allowance, and 25 days of annual leave along with health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Paid subscription to a professional body

Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Career development and training support

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage capacity and condition assessment.
• Experience in flood risk assessment.
• Understanding of CDM regulations.

Skills

UK experience with public, private or third-sector clients

Ability to lead drainage designs

Knowledge of UK drainage policy and standards

Experience in drainage assessment

Good leadership and communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

BEng, BSc, MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

GIS

Job description

Requirements

• UK experience within a public, private or third-sector UK-based client.
• BEng, BSc, MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to lead drainage designs from concept to detailed design, as stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Knowledge and application of current UK-wide Drainage policy, standards and guidance.
• Experience in drainage assessment, including capacity and condition assessment.
• Experience in the assessment of flood risk.
• Ability to identify, manage and develop project scopes and manage budgets, programme and the quality of deliverables.
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience using AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage and GIS.
• Understanding and appreciation of CDM regulations.
• IEng, CEng or CWEM, or working towards professional qualification.

Company Overview

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We're a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We're a Disability Confident Employer an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we'd love for you to be part of it. Your career with Waterman Aspen… You'll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients.

Benefits

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• As a salaried colleague, you'll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community