Senior/Principal Rail Drainage Engineer

Calibre Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Chartership support

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer to lead drainage design packages for major rail and infrastructure projects. You will develop innovative drainage solutions, oversee calculations and reports, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust, compliant outcomes.

You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and drive technical excellence while delivering across surface water, foul water, SuDS, and earthworks drainage on complex

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong drainage design experience within infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering surface water, foul water, SuDS and earthworks drainage solutions.
• Proficiency with drainage design and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoDrainage, CivilStorm or similar.
• Experience producing and checking technical deliverables.
• Good understanding of drainage approvals and consent processes.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of drainage design packages for rail and infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review drainage calculations, technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Develop drainage solutions covering surface water drainage, foul water drainage, SuDS, earthworks and rail/highway drainage systems.
• Utilise drainage software including InfoDrainage and CivilStorm.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams for seamless integration.
• Support approvals and consent applications with Local Authorities and Water Authorities.
• Identify and manage design risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with clients and project stakeholders throughout delivery.

Skills

Drainage design

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoDrainage

CivilStorm

Job description

Senior Rail Drainage Engineer

North West | Hybrid Working

I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer to take a lead role in delivering drainage design packages across major rail and infrastructure projects. You'll be involved in the development of innovative drainage solutions while working closely with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-profile schemes.

The role would suit someone with strong drainage design experience who is looking to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer, you'll:

• Lead the delivery of drainage design packages for rail and infrastructure projects
• Produce and review drainage calculations, technical reports, drawings and specifications
• Develop drainage solutions covering:
  • Surface water drainage
  • Foul water drainage
  • Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
  • Earthworks drainage
  • Rail and highway drainage systems
• Utilise industry-standard drainage software including InfoDrainage, CivilStorm and related modelling packages
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure seamless integration of drainage solutions
• Support approvals and consent applications with Local Authorities, Water Authorities and other stakeholders
• Identify and manage design risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians
• Liaise directly with clients and project stakeholders throughout project delivery

What They're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong drainage design experience within infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering surface water, foul water, SuDS and earthworks drainage solutions
• Proficiency with drainage design and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoDrainage, CivilStorm or similar
• Experience producing and checking technical deliverables
• Good understanding of drainage approvals and consent processes
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Rail sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to major rail and infrastructure projects
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Professional development and chartership support
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Employee wellbeing, share scheme and additional lifestyle benefitsINDHTF

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.