Senior Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead flood risk assessments and drainage scheme designs. This role offers real influence and responsibility within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong UK consultancy experience, and proficiency in drainage design software. Competitive salary and benefits include a 5% pension contribution and an annual leave package.

Benefits

5% employer pension contribution

Group Life Cover at 4x salary

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional memberships paid for

Health wellness package

Flexible working arrangements

Regular team lunches

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.
• Proven drainage design expertise with relevant software.
• Deep understanding of SuDS and national planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage projects.
• Advise on flood risk and drainage within planning layouts.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and design teams.
• Mentor junior engineers to support their growth.

Skills

Strong UK consultancy experience in FRAs and drainage strategies

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Excellent report-writing skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (BEng/MEng)

Tools

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Civils 3D

Job description

Senior Drainage Engineer

I'm currently working with a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy who are looking to bring in an experienced Senior Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join their team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step into a role with real influence and responsibility, while also enjoying the support of a collaborative, family-run environment. You'll be joining a business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and value-driven solutions across residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects.

The Role

You’ll be leading on the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies, alongside the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and specialist living developments. Your role will also include:

• Preparing fee proposals and managing projects.
• Advising on flood risk and drainage within planning and masterplan layouts.
• Liaising directly with clients, local authorities, and design teams.
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers to support their growth.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (BEng/MEng).
• Strong UK consultancy experience in FRAs and drainage strategies.
• Proven drainage design expertise with software such as MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, and Civils 3D.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Deep understanding of SuDS, local authority/utility requirements, and national planning policy.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and mentoring skills.

What's On Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Group Life Cover at 4x salary.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas closure, your birthday off with a gift voucher, and 2 days for charity/community work).
• Professional memberships (up to 2 paid for).
• Aviva DigiCare+ package: annual health check, digital GP, mental health and nutritional consultations, and full Employee Assistance Programme.
• Family-friendly flexible working arrangements.
• Lunchtime CPD programme, regular team lunches, and a weekly office fruit bowl.
• Flat management structure that encourages new ideas.
• Mileage reimbursement at HMRC rates.