Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Drainage

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer – Drainage (York)

An established civil engineering firm is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to lead on drainage design and delivery, with the flexibility of a home-based/remote working arrangement, requiring travel to the York office just once a month. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced drainage engineer to take on a senior, technically-led role, mentoring junior staff and acting as a key technical point of contact for clients, while enjoying genuine flexibility around where you work.

The Role:

• Leading on drainage design across a varied project portfolio, including SuDS and foul/surface water strategies
• Reviewing and approving drainage designs and calculations produced by junior engineers
• Acting as technical lead and main point of contact for clients on drainage-related matters
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers within the team
• Liaising with local authorities and water authorities to support consents and approvals
• Contributing to bids, proposals, and business development where relevant

What's Required:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in drainage design at Senior or Principal level
• Strong working knowledge of drainage design software (e.g. MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow, Civils 3D) and current standards (e.g. Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA SuDS guidance)
• Chartered status (or working towards) preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Home-based/remote working, with travel to the York office required just once a month
• The opportunity to take a lead technical role within a supportive, established team
• Genuine flexibility and autonomy

This role would suit a drainage specialist ready to step into a senior, client-facing position, with the flexibility to work largely from home.

To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with Callum Jones at (url removed).