Senior Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer in Nottingham. This vital role involves leading drainage design and management for diverse projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. With competitive salary and extensive career development opportunities, this position is perfect for someone looking to enhance their expertise in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with annual reviews

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Extensive training and mentorship opportunities

Regular team-building activities and social events

Access to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage design, particularly within infrastructure or development sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards relating to drainage and highways.
• Experience of working with Section Agreements S104 and S106.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and management of drainage systems for various projects.
• Produce conceptual drainage and infrastructure designs.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, providing technical guidance.

Skills

Drainage design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Time management

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 [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.