Senior Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to enhance their team in Nottingham. The role involves designing and managing drainage systems for various projects, requiring expertise in UK engineering standards and stakeholder engagement. This permanent position offers competitive salary and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with annual reviews

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Extensive training and mentorship

Regular team-building activities

Access to diverse high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in drainage design.
• Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards.
• Experience with Section Agreements S104 and S106.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and management of drainage systems.
• Produce conceptual drainage and infrastructure designs.
• Lead preparation of drawings and design reports.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Essential Criteria:

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Demonstrable experience in drainage design, particularly within the infrastructure or development sectors
• Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards relating to drainage and highways, including the relevant Section Agreements
• Experience of working with Section Agreements S104 and S106, as well as the interpretation and discharge of planning conditions
• Good working knowledge of the relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and similar
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and management, with a range of clients
• 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 skills:

- Excellent communication skills

- Good time management skills

- Willingness to proactively work on own initiative, as well as collaboratively with a team

In your exciting role of Senior Drainage Engineer, you will join a specialist team of experts in their respective engineering and design fields, with a view to developing and progressing within your career. The role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Oversee the design and management of drainage systems for a range of new build and redevelopment projects
• Produce conceptual drainage and infrastructure designs, from initial conception through 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 drawings, design reports, and technical memorandums
• Assist with the preparation of planning applications, coordinating with local authorities and other clients in their submission
• Mentor junior engineers and other colleagues
• Provide business development support, contributing to the preparation of business proposals, etc.

As Senior Drainage Engineer, you will have access to a wide array 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 (url removed), or by calling (phone number removed). Please also visit our website, (url removed), 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.