Associate Highways and Drainage Engineer
Location: based near Guildford. Salary: £70,000–£75,000.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a trusted, eco‑conscious multidisciplinary consultancy. You will lead a dedicated team through the delivery of challenging, high‑profile projects focusing on highways and drainage design.
Benefits
* A competitive salary, increasing with length of service
* Group Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Hybrid/flexible working options
* Private medical cover
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Professional Body subscription paid
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* A supportive, collaborative working environment, conducive to innovative thinking
Responsibilities
* Oversee infrastructure design, with a particular emphasis on drainage and highways
* Deliver high‑profile projects, primarily for residential developments
* Build and maintain working relationships with a range of clients and other stakeholders
* Manage a diverse array of people and projects
* Work to win new projects, contributing to Business Development
Required Skills and Experience
* A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a relevant discipline)
* Extensive experience of working on infrastructure design, with a focus on drainage and highways
* Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, or CIHT)
* Considerable experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, across Local Authorities, utility companies, etc.
* Experience of people and project management, delivering projects within deadlines, budgetary restrictions, and to agreed standards
* Demonstrable experience with DMRB, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and other relevant UK design standards
* Exemplary working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements, including S38, S278, S102, S104, and S185, with reference to the relevant planning applications, etc.
* Experience of supervising site‑based works, ensuring compliance with approved specifications
* Highly competent in the production, amendment, and submission of a variety of technical documents
* Proficiencies with relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, etc.
* Hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Desirable Skills and Experience
* A Higher Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
* Experience of working closely with Local Authorities, particularly within the technical approval process for highways and drainage
* Good working knowledge of surface water and foul drainage design principles
* Experience within Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
* Involvement with Business Development activities
If you are interested in the role, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.
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