Senior/Principal Drainage Engineer - Infrastructure Lead

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West seeks a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer to join our Manchester team. The role involves leading drainage design on major local authority and road projects, coordinating with a national team, and delivering technically sound solutions within deadlines.

The candidate will supervise junior engineers, manage client expectations, and ensure compliance with CDM and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in drainage design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of highway design standards and asset management.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement project requirements to meet client specifications.
• Supervise site-based projects.
• Lead project delivery and delegate to junior staff.
• Check and approve designs and proposals.
• Collaborate within the team and liaise with clients.
• Provide directions to junior members and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Drainage design

Project leadership

Client liaison

CDM compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage

Causeway Flow

Civils 3D

Job description

Carrington West seeks a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer to join our Manchester team. The role involves leading drainage design on major local authority and road projects, coordinating with a national team, and delivering technically sound solutions within deadlines.

The candidate will supervise junior engineers, manage client expectations, and ensure compliance with CDM and industry standards.