At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative drainage solutions for exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on collaboration and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and potential for long-term contract extension.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable drainage systems while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; experience in drainage design required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Contract - Inside IR35
Rate: £400.00 - £450.00 per day (Umbrella PAYE)
Length: 6 Month Initial Contract
Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Locations: Speke, Liverpool; Wymondham, Norfolk
Arrangement: Hybrid Working - Typically 2-3 Days Per Week in the Office
Driving Licence Required: Yes (for project/site travel, mileage claimable)
Are you an experienced drainage design engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? This role is suited to a Senior Drainage Engineer with strong technical expertise in drainage and SuDS design, who enjoys taking ownership of design delivery across infrastructure projects. You will be working on a variety of civil engineering schemes, contributing to drainage strategy development, detailed design, and coordination with wider multidisciplinary teams. The position requires someone confident in delivering high-quality drainage solutions from concept through to detailed design, with the ability to manage technical outputs and engage with external stakeholders where required.
What You'll Be Working On:
- Highway drainage systems
- SuDS and surface water management design
- Flood risk and drainage strategy development
- Infrastructure and transport-related civil engineering schemes
- Utility coordination and adoptable drainage elements
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver drainage and SuDS design across multiple infrastructure projects
- Produce and review calculations, reports, drawings and technical documentation
- Develop drainage strategies and support flood risk assessments
- Coordinate with external stakeholders including authorities and utility providers
- Support adoptable sewer applications and technical approval processes
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK design standards and BIM requirements (ISO 19650)
- Work within multidisciplinary design teams to integrate drainage solutions
- Identify and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery
- Maintain high standards of technical quality and design assurance
About You:
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline (BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
- Experience in drainage and SuDS design within infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of CIRIA C753 SuDS Manual guidance
- Experience using drainage design software such as InfoDrainage or equivalent
- Understanding of UK drainage standards and construction practices
- Experience working with statutory authorities and utility companies
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations
- Experience producing flood risk assessments and drainage strategies (desirable)
- Experience with adoptable sewer processes (desirable)
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to manage workload and deliver to deadlines
- Commitment to professional development
What's On Offer:
- 6 Month Initial Contract Inside IR35
- £400.00 - £450.00 per day (Umbrella PAYE)
- 37.5 Hours Per Week
- Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Per Week in Office)
- Long-term extension potential
This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of infrastructure drainage projects, delivering practical engineering solutions within a collaborative design environment.
Senior Drainage Engineer in Liverpool employer: Carrington West
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as a Senior Drainage Engineer will be recognised and rewarded. With hybrid working arrangements and the chance to engage in diverse infrastructure projects in Speke, Liverpool, you will benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment that encourages growth and technical excellence.
