Senior Drainage Engineer

Strata Consulting; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CPD Training & Chartership support

Diverse projects

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to join the Environment Team, focusing on drainage design, flood risk assessment and hydraulic modelling to deliver high-quality projects.

You'll work on a range of schemes from small tasks to multi‑million‑pound ventures, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients and external authorities, with CPD and chartership support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, PDS, HEC-RAS and Flood Modeller Pro.
• Strong understanding of current technical standards and guidance.
• Experience with 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Flood Risk Assessments and design sustainable drainage systems.
• Produce technical reports and contribute to Section 104 and 106 agreements.
• Prepare evidence for planning appeals and public enquiries.
• Mentor junior staff and disseminate knowledge.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and external authorities.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Micro Drainage

AutoCAD

PDS

HEC-RAS

Flood Modeller Pro

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to join our clients expanding team. As a key member of the Environment Team, you'll work towards chartered status and utilize your expertise in drainage design, flood risk assessment, and hydraulic modelling to deliver high-quality projects.

You'll be joining a well-established consultancy formed in the 80s and has remained independent from the start.

They work on range in size from small scale, one-off tasks, to large, multi-million-pound projects. They have particular expertise and experience in infrastructure master planning, 3D ground modelling, public transport facilities, highways, engineering traffic management schemes, pumping stations, sewerage, land drainage, flood defences, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS), car parks and utilities.

What's on offer

• Flexible working
• CPD Training & Chartership support with inhouse mentors
• An opportunity to work on diverse projects with experienced professionals
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

The role

• To conduct Flood Risk Assessments and design sustainable drainage systems
• To be able to produce technical reports and contribute to Section 104 and 106 agreements
• To regularly prepare evidence for planning appeals and public enquiries
• To have prior experience and be able to mentor junior staff and disseminate knowledge
• To collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and external authorities

What you need to succeed

• To be degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• You must be proficient in Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, PDS, HEC-RAS, and Flood Modeller Pro
• You must have a strong understanding of current technical standards and guidance
• You must have experience with 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling & excellent report-writing and communication skills