Senior Drainage Engineer

Senior Drainage Engineer - Company Information

An employee-owned consultancy with a five-star reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects are currently seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to support them in their Bristol office.

The Senior Drainage Engineer Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects.

You'll play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of drainage strategies and designs, working closely with clients, statutory authorities, and fellow professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for both private and adoptable systems (foul and surface water).

Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports in line with national and local planning policy.

Produce hydraulic modelling and drainage design using industry-standard software such as Causeway Flow.

Produce technical drawings and specifications.

Liaise with clients, local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders to secure technical approvals (S104, S106, S185, SAB, LLFA, etc).

Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Prepare fee proposals and invoices, monitor budgets and deadlines.

Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction phases.

Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.

Senior Drainage Engineer, Key Qualifications and Skills

Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent.

Chartered or working towards Chartered status.

Minimum 6 years' experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.

Strong understanding of SuDS, Flood Risk, Building Regulations, DCG and national planning policy.

Proficient in relevant software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.

Excellent communication skills and ability to manage clients and stakeholders.

Strong report writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

In Return?

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Employee-owned benefits - tax free bonus benefits, and having genuine value in the company

Career progression

Chartership progression

Paid membership subscriptions

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Regular social activities (monthly team lunches and team building events)

If you are a senior drainage engineer, based in Bristol area and considering your opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

REF: 22184MC