Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2401S26
Location: Based near Oldham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for delivering their expertise across the engineering and environmental landscapes, prioritising sustainable, environmentally-conscious approaches to ground investigation, land remediation, and project management. They are on the lookout for a keen, capable Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong track record in managing people and projects at all stages of the design process, including proactively contributing to Business Development (BD) activities. You will be based near the historic, industrial town of Oldham.
Benefits for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
Competitive salary
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave
Flexible/hybrid working prospects
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects
Actively contributing to the company's development prospects
An inclusive, collaborative working environment, which encourages innovative thinking
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:
Lead the technical delivery of drainage design, flood risk and mitigation strategies for planning and construction stages, across a range of complex projects
Develop and implement Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategies, detailed drainage layouts, and integrated water management solutions, tailored to customer and client requirements
Making informed design decisions, utilising robust hydraulic and hydrological analysis
Provide high-level technical reviews and assurance regarding complex projects
Build and maintain important relationships with clients and other stakeholders, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships
Prepare, check, amend, and submit technical documents, including proposals, tenders, reports, etc.
Represent the business during meetings, site visits, events, etc.
Provide mentorship and leadership to colleagues within the team
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:
A First Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, Hydrology, etc.)
Possess Chartered Status with a recognised, relevant Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.)
Extensive experience of drainage engineering and flood risk/mitigation design, within a UK-based consultancy setting
Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and GIS-based packages
Strong understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and flood risk policy
Demonstrable ability of managing diverse projects and people, adhering to the highest of standards, and successfully delivering a range of projects
Substantial experience of working closely with clients and other stakeholders, with proven contributions to Business Development (BD) activity
Outstanding communication (written and verbal), leadership, and interpersonal skills
Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence, with a willingness to travel to project sites, as and when required
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:
A Higher Degree in a relevant discipline
If you are interested in the role of Principal Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy