Role Overview – The Senior or Principal Drainage, Water & Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for delivering on a broad and diverse range of projects, including major infrastructure, masterplan development, and renewables/energy schemes.
The role requires strong technical capability, a commitment to high‑quality design, and an ambition to develop experience in both project and client management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical & Design
* Deliver high‑quality design work across drainage, water, and infrastructure projects.
* Apply advanced skills using Civils3D, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow and/or InfoDrainage to oversee and produce accurate models, drawings, and technical reports.
* Develop practical and sustainable engineering solutions that respond to environmental, planning, and client requirements.
* Assist in technical reviews, ensuring designs align with best practice and project specifications.
Project Management
* Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering tasks and project packages.
* Monitor progress, manage priorities, and contribute to forecasting, resources, and project reporting.
* Develop experience in commercial awareness, risk management, and programme control.
* Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
* Attend meetings, workshops, and site visits (driving licence required).
* Communicate proactively with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulators.
* Represent Fairhurst professionally, clearly conveying technical information to varied audiences.
* Build strong, long‑term working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure all work meets Fairhurst’s quality management processes and industry standards.
* Follow relevant legislation, design codes, and internal governance procedures.
* Maintain accurate records, transparent assumptions, and auditable design outputs.
* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
* Support and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional development.
* Assist in developing skills within the team and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.
* Principal Engineers may lead project teams, take on line management duties, or develop specialist areas of expertise.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications & Professional Requirements
* Principal Engineer: Chartered with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
* Senior Engineer: Near completion of Professional Review with ICE, committed to achieving chartership within 12 to 18 months.
* Strong experience in drainage, water, and infrastructure engineering across varied project types.
* High competence in Civils3D, MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow and/or InfoDrainage.
* Full UK driving licence (required for site work and client visits).
Core Competencies
Communication
* Communicates clearly, confidently, and professionally in writing and verbally.
* Able to present complex technical information effectively.
Problem Solving
* Strong analytical approach with the ability to develop evidence‑based solutions for water‑environment challenges.
Initiative
* Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of progressing work independently.
* Identifies opportunities for improvement and contributes innovative ideas.
Accountability
* Takes ownership of tasks, demonstrating reliability and accuracy in technical outputs.
Organisation & Project Management
* Able to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
* Strong planning, documentation, and time‑management skills.
Managing Resources
* Uses tools, data, and team support efficiently.
* Supports responsible and effective use of project resources.
* Builds positive, respectful relationships within multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Contributes to a collaborative, knowledge‑sharing culture.
* Comfortable working in dynamic project environments with evolving requirements.
* Embraces change and applies learning effectively.
Customer Service
* Provides responsive, solution‑focused support to clients.
* Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and commitment to client needs.
Alignment with Fairhurst Group Values
* Excellence: Committed to delivering high‑quality, technically robust work.
* Lasting Relationships: Builds trust with colleagues, clients, and partners.
* Pure Thought: Applies clear, transparent reasoning and maintains professional integrity.
* Continuous Development: Engages in continual learning and development for personal and organisational growth.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
* A collaborative, partner‑led environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise.
* Career and professional development and opportunities on high‑profile projects.
* Competitive salary and benefits, aligned to experience and location.
* A culture built on responsiveness, flexibility, and sustainable, value‑adding engineering.
* Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package.
* Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance.
* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) including annual leave purchase and buy‑back scheme.
* Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award.
* Interest‑free travel loan.
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