Senior Drainage Engineer opportunity in Basingstoke

your Jared; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday

Job summary

Our client in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead flood risk assessments, drainage strategy design for residential and commercial developments, and deliver projects on time.

The role requires AUTOCAD, MicroDrainage, and strong report writing, client liaison, and planning advice. A relevant degree and UK driving licence are essential; salary £40-£50k plus benefits and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Experience with flood risk assessments and drainage design using MicroDrainage is essential.
• Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood risk assessment and drainage scheme design for residential and commercial developments.
• Prepare/assist with fee proposals, manage projects and provide planning advice on flood risk and drainage.
• Liaise with clients, council officers and design team members and communicate clearly by email, phone and in person.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

Client liaison

Written English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Role: SENIOR DRAINAGE ENGINEER

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £40-£50k (Depending on experience)

Ref: MAR069

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Flood Risk Engineer to join their Basingstoke office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary civil engineering consultancy. The company is proud to have earned a reputation for quality, reliability and value. They are dedicated to supporting and empowering people to achieve their personal and professional development goals within an inclusive working environment. The working environment is friendly, and team orientated, with a culture that encourages fresh ideas, enthusiasm and provides opportunities for progression.

The Role:

The successful Senior Drainage Engineer will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of Drainage schemes for Residential and Commercial Developments.

In addition, you will be required to prepare/assist with fee proposals, manage and lead projects, and provide planning advice relevant to flood risk and drainage including advice on masterplan layouts.

You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members such as Architects and Planning Consultants and as such will need to be able to provide clear and coherent advice by email, phone and face-to-face meetings.

Essential Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree qualification is essential.
• Experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage is essential.
• Preparation of Reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD is essential.
• A working knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations is required.
• Strong numeracy, oral communication, and written English skills.
• Experience in all Microsoft Office packages.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to manage own deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
• Creative and logical thinker able to problem solve.

Employee Benefits:

• Personal pension contributions;
• Private healthcare;
• Free on-site parking;
• Casual dress (unless formal meetings require otherwise);
• Payment of a professional membership subscription;
• Social events;
• Company bonuses;
• Flexible Working Policy allowing regular work from home;
• 25 days holiday, which increases periodically after 3 years of service.