Senior Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Team social events

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer in Bristol to lead and contribute to the delivery of drainage strategies for infrastructure projects. You will design, manage and deliver drainage solutions, liaising with clients and authorities to secure approvals and ensure success.

You will also mentor junior staff, prepare fees and reports, and contribute to ongoing knowledge sharing within the team, while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered status or working towards chartered.
• Experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of SuDS, Flood Risk, Building Regulations, DCG and planning policy.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage, MS Office, Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage strategies and designs for private and adoptable systems.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports.
• Produce hydraulic modeling and drainage design using industry-standard software.
• Produce technical drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, water companies for approvals (S104, S106, S185, SAB, LLFA).
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare fee proposals, monitor budgets and deadlines.
• Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction phases.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.

Skills

Civil Eng background

Chartered status

Drainage design

Communication skills

Report writing

Mentoring

Education

BEng/MEng/HNC/HND in Civil Eng

Chartered status or in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent position. Monday to Friday.

About Us:

My client is an employee-owned consultancy based in Bristol with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects. They are proud of their friendly, collaborative culture and open-plan working environment that supports professional growth and innovation.

Role Overview:

They are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects. You'll play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of drainage strategies and designs, working closely with clients, statutory authorities, and fellow professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for both private and adoptable systems (foul and surface water).
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports in line with national and local planning policy.
• Produce hydraulic modelling and drainage design using industry-standard software such as Causeway Flow.
• Produce technical drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders to secure technical approvals (S104, S106, S185, SAB, LLFA, etc).
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare fee proposals and invoices, monitor budgets and deadlines.
• Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction phases.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent;
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Previous experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of SuDS, Flood Risk, Building Regulations, DCG and national planning policy.
• Proficient in relevant software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage clients and stakeholders.
• Strong report writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Why join?

• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT): As an employee-owned business, they value collaboration and shared success. The team benefits from a collective voice in the company's future and potential profit-related bonuses.
• Professional Development: They support training, chartership progression, and provide paid membership subscriptions to professional bodies such as ICE or CIWEM.
• Benefits Package: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a competitive salary, company pension, private medical insurance, and regular social activities, including monthly team lunches and team-building events.
• Supportive and Innovative Workplace: Work in a collaborative, open-plan office environment with bi-weekly team catch-ups focused on learning and knowledge sharing.