Senior Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Team lunches

Team-building events

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in Bristol to lead drainage design for infrastructure and development projects. You will develop strategies, manage flood risk assessments, and deliver detailed drawings while coordinating with clients and authorities.

The role offers an employee-owned culture, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package. Chartered status or working towards it is preferred, with strong communication and mentoring abilities valued.

Qualifications

• Civil/structural engineering background or equivalent in drainage
• Chartered status or working towards chartered
• Experience in drainage design for development infrastructure
• Strong understanding of SuDS, flood risk, Building Regulations and planning policy

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for foul and surface water systems
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategy reports
• Produce hydraulic modelling and drainage design using Causeway Flow
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications
• Liaise with clients, authorities and stakeholders for approvals
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Prepare fee proposals and monitor budgets
• Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and technical development

Skills

Drainage design

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BEng/MEng/HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent position. Monday to Friday.

About Us:

My client is an employee-owned consultancy based in Bristol with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects. They are proud of their friendly, collaborative culture and open-plan working environment that supports professional growth and innovation.

Role Overview:

They are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects. You'll play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of drainage strategies and designs, working closely with clients, statutory authorities, and fellow professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for both private and adoptable systems (foul and surface water).
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports in line with national and local planning policy.
• Produce hydraulic modelling and drainage design using industry-standard software such as Causeway Flow.
• Produce technical drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders to secure technical approvals (S104, S106, S185, SAB, LLFA, etc).
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare fee proposals and invoices, monitor budgets and deadlines.
• Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction phases.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent;
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Previous experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of SuDS, Flood Risk, Building Regulations, DCG and national planning policy.
• Proficient in relevant software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage clients and stakeholders.
• Strong report writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Why join?

• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT): As an employee-owned business, they value collaboration and shared success. The team benefits from a collective voice in the company's future and potential profit-related bonuses.
• Professional Development: They support training, chartership progression, and provide paid membership subscriptions to professional bodies such as ICE or CIWEM.
• Benefits Package: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a competitive salary, company pension, private medical insurance, and regular social activities, including monthly team lunches and team-building events.
• Supportive and Innovative Workplace: Work in a collaborative, open-plan office environment with bi-weekly team catch-ups focused on learning and knowledge sharing