At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead drainage projects and solve complex engineering challenges for the UK's road network.
- Company: Join a well-established engineering consultancy with a strong project pipeline.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and clear progression pathways.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on sustainability and resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways drainage design and hydraulic modelling is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Ready to take ownership of drainage projects that have a real impact on the UK's road network? If you're an experienced Drainage Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges but feels limited by repetitive project work or a lack of progression, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. You'll join a growing highways team delivering a diverse portfolio of drainage and infrastructure projects, giving you the opportunity to lead designs, mentor engineers, and influence the future development of a nationally important programme of works.
The role offers a particular focus on drainage design and hydraulic modelling using Causeway Flow, alongside the opportunity to support the growth and development of an expanding drainage capability.
What's in it for you?
- Join a well-established engineering consultancy with a significant long-term project pipeline
- Work on a broad range of highways and infrastructure schemes
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Greater responsibility and autonomy in project delivery
- Opportunities to mentor and develop junior engineers
- Clear progression pathways and support for professional development
- Exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of project delivery
The Role
As a Senior Drainage Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design, management and delivery of drainage solutions across a varied portfolio of highways projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Producing and reviewing drainage designs and calculations
- Delivering technically robust engineering solutions in line with relevant standards and design codes
- Hydraulic modelling and drainage design using Causeway Flow
- Managing project budgets, programmes and deliverables
- Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
- Working closely with clients and stakeholders
- Contributing to bids and work‑winning activities
- Supporting health, safety and CDM requirements throughout project delivery
You'll have the opportunity to lead projects from concept through to completion, ensuring quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.
About You
You'll likely be an experienced Civil or Drainage Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects and supporting others within a collaborative engineering environment. Your experience may include:
- Highways drainage design
- Hydraulic modelling and drainage calculations
- Causeway Flow software
- DMRB and relevant design standards
- Flood risk, drainage strategies and infrastructure design
- CDM regulations and risk management
- Client and stakeholder management
- Supervising or mentoring junior engineers
Chartered or Incorporated status would be advantageous, although individuals working towards professional accreditation are also encouraged to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Drainage engineering is becoming increasingly important as infrastructure owners look to improve resilience, sustainability and network performance. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects, expand your technical expertise and take on greater leadership responsibility within a supportive and forward‑thinking team. You'll be trusted to make decisions, influence project outcomes and contribute to the growth of the wider business. If you're looking for a role where your experience will be valued and your career can continue to develop, this is well worth exploring.
Equal Opportunities
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Senior Drainage Engineer in Bristol employer: Ganymede Solutions Ltd
Join a well-established engineering consultancy in Bristol, where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of impactful drainage projects within a supportive and collaborative work culture. With hybrid working arrangements, clear progression pathways, and the chance to mentor junior engineers, this role offers not only professional growth but also the satisfaction of contributing to the UK's vital infrastructure. Experience a diverse portfolio of projects that prioritise resilience and sustainability while enjoying greater autonomy in your work.
