We have a requirement for a Senior Engineer with a biased towards drainage to join our clients Bristol office.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an employee-owned consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects. The would be as a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects.
As a Drainage Engineer you can expect to work on the following:
* Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
* Flood risk assessments
* Private and adoptable drainage systems
* Sewer diversions and build-over agreements with water authorities.
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.
What’s on offer
* Hybrid working
* Bonus scheme
* Payment of professional membership
* Private medical insurance
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Chartership support with onsite mentors
* Internal / External training opportunities
* Regular reviews and uncapped career progression
* Interesting variety of projects
The role
* 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.
* 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.
What you need to succeed
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.
* Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent.
* Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
* 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.
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