Senior Drainage Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer based near Scunthorpe. This role involves producing drainage designs, managing projects, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, extensive design experience, and holds Chartered Status. Competitive salary along with substantial benefits including a pension scheme and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry-leading pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Life insurance cover

Healthcare discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Support for professional memberships

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within a design-based role in a UK consultancy/Local Authority setting.
• Possess Chartered Status recognized by a relevant Professional Body.
• Considerable experience of leading both people and projects.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed designs for drainage systems and external works.
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Leading projects from a technical and project management standpoint.

Skills

Chartered Status

AutoCAD

Civils3D

InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)K Location: Based near Scunthorpe Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to projects across the engineering and energy landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented, enthusiastic Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer committed to leading an established team of design professionals within the civil engineering, drainage, and flood risk sectors, based near the industrial, historical town of Scunthorpe.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with the skills and experience you can bring to the role)
• Industry-leading pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance (including your Birthday off)
• Life insurance cover and healthcare discounts
• Flexible working opportunities
• Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
• Inclusive, collaborative, dynamic working environment, with a focus on fresh, innovative thinking
• Support for professional memberships, including payment of subscription fees
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed designs for drainage systems and external works
• Preparing work with reference to the relevant Section Agreements (namely, S104, S278, and S38)
• Producing and checking technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Impact Assessments
• Collaborating with other teams, both internal and external to the company
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Utilising appropriate software systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Civils3D, and InfoDrainage) to deliver design projects
• Attending project meetings and site visits, acting as a reliable representative for the company
• Proactively supporting and mentoring colleagues, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Managing your own workload, remaining adaptable and flexible whilst working across a number of projects simultaneously
• Leading projects from a technical and project management standpoint
• Overseeing the delivery of projects within budgetary and time restrictions, ensuring resource requirements are met, whilst managing customer/client expectations

Required Skills and Experience

• A Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Extensive experience within a design-based role, in a UK consultancy/Local Authority setting
• Possess Chartered Status, recognised by a relevant Professional Body
• Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Civils3D, and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage
• Highly-competent in the application of the relevant Section Agreements (i.e., S104, S278, and S38)
• Considerable experience of leading both people and projects
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable experience of liaising closely with a diverse range of clientele, including building and maintaining strong working relationships with them

Desirable Skills and Experience

• A Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proficiency with Site3D

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.