Senior/Principal Drainage Engineer

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior/Principal Drainage Engineer in Manchester. The position offers a stable environment with a significant role in designing water and wastewater infrastructure. Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth, hybrid and flexible working, and the ability to lead important engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing designs for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Management skills for coordinating with clients and projects.
• Technical guidance and project delivery expertise.

Responsibilities

• Preparing designs for drainage schemes and treatment works.
• Managing projects independently and coordinating with disciplines.
• Leading design team meetings and supporting project delivery.

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Senior/Principal Drainage Engineer, Manchester

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

What's on offer?

• An international multidisciplinary consultancy with a market-leading engineering, water, and infrastructure design offering.
• Stable employment: your new company has been appointed as the single supplier on a 10-year £100m framework with United Utilities, setting up a record-breaking AMP8 and AMP9 cycle, offering unparalleled job stability.
• Clear purpose: designing cost-effective, innovative, and low-carbon solutions across 100 Northwest sites, playing a significant role in improving the River Health of the Northwest.
• A role that suits you: whether you enjoy hands-on design, managing projects, or leading teams, your new company encourages skill development and progression.
• Supportive, collaborative environment: teams of engineers, technicians, hydraulic modellers, and data analysts across five offices ready to support you.
• Hybrid and flexible working: spend 1 or 2 days per week in a stunning, BREEAM Excellent, Manchester city centre office with premium on-site facilities.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing conceptual, schematic, and detailed designs for water and wastewater infrastructure, including drainage schemes, treatment works, pumping stations, sewers, and pumping mains.
• Coordinating with other disciplines and liaising effectively with clients and suppliers.
• Managing projects independently.
• Preparing appraisal reports and business cases.
• Supervising senior engineers, project engineers, graduate engineers, and technicians.
• Preparing contract documentation for construction projects.
• Leading design team meetings and client liaison meetings as appropriate.
• Supporting large schemes and leading smaller schemes within the technical design team, providing technical guidance.
• Developing your technical skills towards becoming an industry expert.
• Ensuring efficient project delivery and supporting project managers.
• Operating in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.