At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to design innovative drainage solutions for infrastructure projects.
- Company: COWI, a global leader in engineering and environmental management.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, flexible working, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable infrastructure while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer with experience in drainage design and project management.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
<div><p>Associate (Drainage) | Derby / Glasgow / Bristol | Permanent | Office/Home Hybrid Working</p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <p>Do you want to be a part of a growing Infrastructure Design team?
Can you collaborate on projects?
Are you a Chartered Engineer experienced in drainage design?
Then this could be the next adventure in your career.
Create solutions that enable a better tomorrow by strengthening our Highways and Drainage discipline.
You will work across a portfolio of projects throughout the UK, typically in rail, highways and water, and support projects across different sectors and globally.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Managing and coordinating delivery of your work to time and budget, ensuring a high standard of technical quality and compliance with our internal management systems across the entire project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design, including site supervision where required.</li> <li>Production of drainage designs, assessments and checking others’ work, including preparation or checking of models, calculations, written reports, specifications and other contract deliverables.</li> <li>Ensuring that design, assessments and checking of designs are in accordance with the current Standards, Codes of Practice and Best Practice.</li> <li>Developing and mentoring less experienced engineers and technicians within your project teams.</li> <li>Assisting with the preparation of bids and tenders and supporting the Directors in pursuing business development opportunities.</li> </ul> <h2>Skills & Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Achieved Chartered Engineer (C.
Eng) status with experience working on multi-disciplinary projects.</li> <li>Strong analytical ability and a solid understanding of current design standards and the latest drainage design tools and software.</li> <li>Experience of undertaking or specifying drainage surveys.</li> <li>Experience of catchment analysis, hydraulic design, pumping station design and legislative requirements.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience in railway, highway or water sectors.
Ideally both working for the Client or in a Design & Build environment.</li> <li>Good team leadership skills with the ability to support, mentor and develop less experienced engineers.</li> <li>A sound understanding and experience in the application of the CDM Regulations and risk assessment process, including knowledge of current standards and legislation, including application of the Common Safety Method.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>28 days’ holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays.</li> <li>Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities.</li> <li>Private health care – for you and a contribution from you for your immediate dependents.</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working conditions.</li> <li>Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions.</li> <li>Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange.</li> <li>Life assurance.</li> <li>Maternity
Leave: 1‑20 weeks full pay, 21‑26 weeks half pay, 27‑39 statutory (SMP), 40‑52 weeks unpaid (eligibility criteria apply).</li> <li>Paternity
Leave: 12 weeks full pay (eligibility criteria apply).</li> </ul> <h2>Optional Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>Electric vehicle lease.</li> <li>Annual Rail card (available for under 30s).</li> </ul> <h2>Working at COWI</h2> <p>At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world.
We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability while embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices.</p> <p>With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate (Drainage) in Glasgow employer: COWI
COWI is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Chartered Engineers looking to advance their careers in drainage design. With flexible hybrid working options, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and generous leave policies, and a strong commitment to employee development, COWI empowers its team members to contribute to meaningful projects across the UK and globally. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while enjoying a supportive environment that values your growth and well-being.