At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead drainage design projects from concept to construction, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm focused on innovative drainage solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable infrastructure while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage design and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The successful candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the drainage sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record of client management, project management and line management. You will be required to undertake a key role in the design of drainage infrastructure, for clients such as UU, Yorkshire Water and Highways projects. As well as delivering the drainage design, you will be responsible for supporting the leadership and development of our drainage design capability.
Your role includes:
- Leading the design of drainage designs from concept to detailed design and construction, as stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary schemes.
- Promoting development of digital solutions in drainage design including full integration of designs within the BIM environment.
- Overseeing and reviewing the production of drainage designs, models, calculations and drawings to relevant standards, including providing technical assurance of designs.
- Determining and assigning drainage design tasks and managing delivery to programme and budget.
- Leading and encouraging the technical development of graduates and technicians in the drainage discipline.
- Ensuring compliance with business management standards set in the company's quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Managing and developing stakeholder relationships to support the development of the drainage design and consents process.
- Leading drainage designs, managing the interface and providing technical assurance for drainage designs produced.
- Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers, graduates and technicians in the field of drainage design.
- Providing technical input to the preparation of bids including provision of Quality Submission responses on drainage strategy and design approach and input to price via preparation of fee proposals and associated programme for delivery including assessment of risk.
Other key attributes required include:
- Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the design industry.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal staff and external clients.
About you:
- Assume Design Lead role on projects to ensure Bethell delivers Smarter, Faster and More.
- Promote staff development through training, on-job experience, and personal development.
Drainage Designer employer: Bethell
At our Kearsley location, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities for our employees, ensuring they grow alongside the company while working on impactful drainage design projects for esteemed clients. With a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental standards, we empower our team to lead and excel in their roles, making a meaningful contribution to the industry.
