Senior/Principal Drainage Engineer

Mattinson Partnership; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal Drainage Engineer to enhance their Christchurch office. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful infrastructure projects, focusing on drainage and flood risk management. The company promotes a vibrant and inclusive culture, providing a tailored development program to support your professional growth. With competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant contribution while enjoying a work-life balance. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to mentor others, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

Sponsorship of Professional Membership

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored development program

Comprehensive benefits package

Regular social events

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years' UK experience in drainage and flood risk for highways/residential projects.
• Chartered or working toward chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Design drainage and infrastructure levels using industry standard software.
• Manage clients and represent the company at meetings.

Skills

Drainage Engineering

Flood Risk Assessment

Client Liaison

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage/Flow

Civil 3D

Job description

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Benefits: Sponsorship of Professional Membership

Sector: Construction & Property

Type: Permanent

Posted On: 09/05/2025

Senior / Principal Drainage Engineer - Christchurch
A specialist consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Drainage Engineer to join their Christchurch office, supporting a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects. This is a strong opportunity to contribute to high-quality, integrated design solutions across drainage, flood risk, and broader infrastructure sectors.

What They Offer:
* Salary £39,000 - £65,000
* Flexible/hybrid working after initial period (min. 3 days in office)
* Tailored development program with support toward IEng/CEng
* Vibrant, inclusive work culture with regular social events
* Comprehensive benefits package and strong work-life balance

Requirements:
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field (2:1 or above)
* 5+ years' UK experience in drainage and flood risk for highways/residential projects
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/Flow, Civil 3D
* Strong report writing, client liaison, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Chartered or working toward chartered status

Duties:
* Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
* Design drainage and infrastructure levels using industry standard software
* Manage clients, liaise with third parties, and represent the company at meetings
* Undertake site visits and support environmental reporting
* Help mentor junior staff and contribute to business growth

Location: Christchurch, Dorset (must be able to reliably commute or relocate)
Right to Work: Must have UK work authorisation; no sponsorship available

If this sounds like the right fit for your next move, apply here or send your CV and if it's a match, I'll be in touch.

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