Senior Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy in Derby is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to join their expert team. The role offers a chance to engage in exciting projects and provides career development opportunities, while managing drainage designs and collaborating with stakeholders. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and professional training as you contribute to high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with annual reviews

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Generous annual leave, increasing with service

Extensive training and mentorship

Regular team-building activities

Access to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drainage design within infrastructure and/or development sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards related to drainage.
• Ability to manage projects from conception to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and implementation of drainage systems.
• Produce conceptual drainage designs during construction stages.
• Liaise with clients and provide technical support.

Skills

Drainage design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

My client, a highly-respected, diverse Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join their growing team of experts in the exciting city of Derby, in the Midlands region of England.

Essential Criteria:

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Extensive experience in drainage design within the infrastructure and/or development sectors
• Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards relating to drainage and highways, including the relevant Section Agreements
• Experience of working with the relevant Section Agreements (S104 and S106), and the interpretation and discharge of planning conditions
• Good working knowledge of the relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and other, similar programmes
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and management, dealing with a range of client needs
• Ability to manage projects at all stages, from conception through to successful delivery

It would also benefit applicants for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer to possess the following:

– Good time management skills

– Excellent communication skills

– Willingness to proactively work on own initiative, as well as part of a team

In your exciting role of Senior Drainage Engineer, you will join an expert team of design and engineering specialists, with a view to developing and progressing within your career. The role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Manage the design and implementation of drainage systems for a range of new build and redevelopment projects
• Produce conceptual drainage and infrastructure designs, from at all stages of the construction process
• Work with other colleagues and stakeholders to produce integrated design solutions
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders, providing them with technical guidance and support
• Lead the preparation of design reports, drawings, and technical memorandums
• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications, coordinating with local authorities and other clients
• Mentor junior engineers and other colleagues in their development
• Provide business development support, contributing to the preparation of business proposals, etc.

As Senior Drainage Engineer, you will have access to a range of company benefits, including the following:

• Competitive base salary, including annual reviews
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance, rising with number of years’ service
• Extensive training and mentorship opportunities, with a view to developing your career
• Regular team-building activities and social events
• Access to a diverse catalogue of high-profile projects

If you are interested in applying for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing [e-mail], or by calling 01792 957388. Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.