Senior Drainage Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD151125J

Location: Based near Grimsby

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to projects across the engineering and energy landscapes. They are searching for an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer committed to leading an established team of design professionals within the civil engineering, drainage, and flood risk sectors, based near the conveniently-located, industrial town of Grimsby.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance (including Birthday Leave)
• Life insurance cover and healthcare discounts
• Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
• An inclusive, collaborative, dynamic working environment, which fosters innovation
• Support for professional memberships, including payment of subscription fees
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include:

• Producing detailed designs for drainage systems and external works
• Working to the relevant Section Agreements (namely, S104, S278, and S38)
• Preparing and checking technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Impact Assessments
• Collaborating with other teams, internal and external to the company
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Utilising appropriate software systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Civils3D, and InfoDrainage) to deliver design projects
• Attending project meetings and site visits, acting as a reliable company representative
• Proactively supporting and mentoring colleagues, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Managing your own workload, remaining adaptable and flexible whilst working across a number of projects
• Leading projects from a technical and project management standpoint
• Overseeing the delivery of projects within budgetary and time restrictions, ensuring resource requirements are met, whilst managing customer/client expectations

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Extensive experience within a design-based role, in a UK consultancy/Local Authority setting
• Possess Chartered Status, recognised by a relevant Professional Body
• Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Civils3D, and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage
• Highly-competent in the application of the relevant Section Agreements (i.e., S104, S278, and S38)
• Demonstrable experience of leading both people and projects
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Considerable experience of liaising closely with a diverse range of clientele, including building and maintaining strong working relationships with them

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include:

• A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency with Site3D

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.