Senior Drainage Engineer – Asset Management & Flood Risk

First Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to lead technical direction in managing highway drainage projects. This role focuses on asset management, compliance with statutory requirements, and delivering inspections across projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge and experience in flood risk management and will be responsible for overseeing budgets and resource management. A collaborative approach with stakeholders and expertise in emerging technologies will enhance asset management processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drainage and flood risk management, preferably in highway or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of asset management, inspection, maintenance, and renewal strategies.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Knowledge of statutory frameworks including the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and Land Drainage Act 1991.
• Competent in budget management, procurement oversight, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Familiarity with GIS, digital tools, and emerging technologies in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of highway infrastructure assets related to drainage and flood risk.
• Develop and maintain asset inventories and condition databases.
• Plan, manage, and deliver county-wide programmes of inspections and assessments.
• Analyse asset condition data and inform lifecycle planning.
• Prepare and manage annual and multi-year maintenance programmes.
• Act as project sponsor for asset improvement schemes.
• Provide expert technical advice on design, maintenance, and statutory procedures.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance.
• Lead the development of asset management policies and standards.
• Coordinate with emergency planning teams during flooding incidents.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Provide leadership and professional development support to technical teams.
• Embed sustainability and resilience into asset planning.
• Represent the organisation in forums and stakeholder engagements.

Job description

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to lead technical direction in managing highway drainage projects. This role focuses on asset management, compliance with statutory requirements, and delivering inspections across projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge and experience in flood risk management and will be responsible for overseeing budgets and resource management. A collaborative approach with stakeholders and expertise in emerging technologies will enhance asset management processes.