Senior Drainage Engineer

Role: SENIOR DRAINAGE ENGINEER

Location: Bristol

Salary: £38,000 - £53,000 (Depending on experience)

Ref: MAR498

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join this thriving infrastructure design, transport planning and environmental specialist.
 

Key skills required for this role:
Flood risk Assessment, Microdrainage, Section 278, section 104, section 38

Senior Drainage Engineer Job description:
Our client, a leading independent consultancy focusing on infrastructure design, transport planning, flood risk and drainage, are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Flood Risk / Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Bristol. As part of a small yet successful team, you will play an integral role in providing flood risk assessments, drainage, and highway infrastructure design for various development projects.

Why Join?
The company is an established and growing national business that values their employees' growth and development. You will have unrivalled support and opportunities to accelerate your career, collaborating with stakeholders and building relationships with clients. As an integral part of the team, you will gain in-depth knowledge of projects and contribute to the success of a thriving business. Our client promotes integrity, respect, diversity, and a supportive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

About the Role:
In this role, you will be based at the Woking office and will contribute to building presence in the south of England. Your responsibilities will include providing flood risk assessments, drainage, and highway infrastructure design for new development projects. You will collaborate with project managers, ensure high-quality innovative solutions, and facilitate effective communication with clients. Your ability to learn, adapt, and provide new thinking will be integral to the role.

Key Responsibilities:
• Production of technical reports such as Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports
• Developing technical highway and drainage designs to support S104, S38, and S278 applications
• Undertaking various technical assessments for new developments
• Explaining technical concepts to colleagues and clients
• Checking technical outputs, drawings, and reports produced by junior staff
• Preparing and presenting information to internal and external groups
• Managing projects with moderate supervision
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in infrastructure engineering and construction

Key Requirements:
• A degree in Civil Engineering or related subject
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering
• Knowledge of relevant design standards, planning policy, and local road standards
• Experience in preparing highways and drainage design, particularly S38, S278, and S104 processes
• Experience in writing flood risk assessments and/or drainage strategy reports
• Knowledge of drainage design principles and software such as Microdrainage and/or Causeway flow
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to further professional development
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software
• A full UK driving license

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