Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer

Talent Link; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link is seeking a Senior Drainage and SuDS Engineer to join its Networks and Drainage team in Birmingham, with options across multiple UK locations. You will lead drainage, NbS and SuDS concepts, produce GIS/CAD analyses, and deliver high-quality reports while mentoring junior staff and engaging clients.

Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in surface water management, with strong communication skills and proficiency in common software tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience in drainage, SuDS, NbS or related surface water fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support drainage, SuDS and NbS projects for clients.
• Oversee development of concepts and detailed designs.
• Produce GIS and CAD analyses and mapping.
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables.
• Manage projects or work packages to time, cost and quality.
• Support technical and financial proposals.
• Coordinate with environmental, planning, landscape and engineering specialists.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders and identify opportunities.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Mentoring

Client liaison

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or related (Geography, GIS, Environmental Science)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

MapInfo

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading engineering and design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Drainage and SuDS Engineer (Senior to Principal level considered) to join their Networks and Drainage team in Birmingham, with additional locations in Manchester, Leeds, London, Epsom, Cardiff and Belfast.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a recognised leader in surface water management, working on a wide range of projects from early-stage strategy and masterplanning through to detailed design, alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, modellers and GIS specialists.

Responsibilities for Senior Drainage and SuDS Engineer:

• Lead and support the technical delivery of drainage, SuDS and nature-based solution (NbS) projects for water companies, local authorities, infrastructure operators and developers
• Oversee the development of concepts and detailed designs for SuDS, NbS and wider surface water management solutions
• Produce analysis and mapping using GIS tools (ArcGIS, MapInfo) and CAD (Civil 3D)
• Prepare technical reports, design documents and quality assured deliverables
• Manage projects or work packages, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality
• Support the preparation of technical and financial proposals
• Coordinate with environmental, planning, landscape and engineering specialists
• Engage confidently with clients and stakeholders and identify business development opportunities
• Mentor and support junior colleagues

Essential Requirements for Senior Drainage and SuDS Engineer:

• Degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or a related discipline (HNC/HND with relevant experience considered)
• Relevant industry experience in drainage, SuDS, NbS or related fields
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor, support and develop other team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for sustainability, surface water management and the water environment

Desirable:

• Working towards or holding a professional qualification (CWEM, CEng, IEng or equivalent)
• Experience in surface water management and SuDS strategy, design and/or modelling
• Competence in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling tools (InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow)
• Understanding of planning, environmental legislation, ecology or landscape architecture
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills