Job Title: Senior Drainage & SuDS Engineer Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Epsom / London Type: Permanent, hybrid About the Role: This role sits within a national drainage and surface water management team, working across major projects with water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities, and developers.
You will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative drainage and SuDS solutions while helping to shape digital processes that enhance engineering outcomes.
You will also work closely with technical experts, support the development of junior engineers, and may progress into a regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
About the Client: Our client is a recognised leader within the UK for Surface Water Management, known for integrating drainage into green-blue infrastructure and masterplanning.
They are at the forefront of combining traditional engineering with digital innovation and offer a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with a national remit.
Produce drainage infrastructure design packages.
Support drainage engineers in developing multi-disciplinary design solutions.
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and environmental requirements.
Manage projects and design activities, delivering to time and budget.
Prepare technical and financial proposals for project opportunities.
Experience in drainage design including SuDS.
Proficient with AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling software (MicroDrainage and/or Civils 3D preferred).
Proven project coordination and delivery experience.
Experience in a Design & Build environment.
Experience on multi-disciplinary project teams.
Commercial awareness.
Track record of building client relationships.
Awareness of BIM and digital design processes.
What Our Client Offers: Opportunity to work with leading experts in surface water management.
Exposure to high-profile national projects.
A collaborative, innovative environment combining engineering with digital methods.
Professional growth through technical development and mentoring opportunities.
Opportunity for Growth: Potential progression into a regional specialist role for SuDS and Surface Water Management.
Opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence digital transformation in the sector.
Pathways for technical excellence, project leadership and client engagement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.