Senior UK Drainage Design Lead & Associate Director

Jacobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Drainage Highway Market Lead / Associate Director. You will lead drainage design for major infrastructure projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with UK standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and has extensive experience in drainage design. This role offers a chance to influence significant projects while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drainage design for highways and urban environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Transport Infrastructure standards.
• Proficient in health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design across all project stages.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their growth.
• Collaborate with clients and approval authorities.

Skills

Drainage design

Mentoring

Collaboration

Innovation and sustainability

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent

Tools

Drainage modelling software

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Drainage Highway Market Lead / Associate Director. You will lead drainage design for major infrastructure projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with UK standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and has extensive experience in drainage design. This role offers a chance to influence significant projects while working in a dynamic environment.