At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to design and deliver innovative drainage projects across the UK.
- Company: SLR is a leading global consultancy focused on environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent growth opportunities and a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainability while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Experience in drainage projects and proficiency in FLOW and AutoCAD required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
SLR has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer with a track record in the delivery of complex infrastructure/drainage projects to join our busy Transport Engineering Team in London, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham or Leeds. The applicant will work as part of a design team on the delivery of a wide range of drainage related projects, as well as helping grow the team through a combination of business development from new, existing and internal clients.
The successful applicant will be supported by an Associate Director as well as a well-established team of Engineers to ensure successful outputs are achieved. Although the successful candidate will be sat within the Transport Engineering Team, the role requires outputs to support the wider Built Environment Disciplines.
SLR’s Engineering team boasts a wealth of expertise across the European region (and wider global business) within diverse sectors including water, mining, waste, power, infrastructure, and the built environment. As a forward-thinking consultancy with ambitious growth plans and listed in The Times’ top 100 “One To watch”; SLR is a truly global consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance.
Our Transport Engineering team has expertise across a range of engineering sectors including highways, drainage, civil and structural. The team provides clients with expertise at all project stages, including:
- Planning
- Feasibility
- Outline and detailed designs for major highways and infrastructure projects
- Overall Project and Programme Management
- Development and Preparation of Technical Specifications
- Preparation of Tender Packages and Tender Evaluation
- Commercial support throughout the lifecycle of a project
About the role: You will act as a design engineer as part of a wider team to deliver complex infrastructure projects, proposal development, undertake Business Development initiatives and provide hands-on designs using FLOW and AutoCAD. You will work with others in the team and other disciplines and may be asked to mentor and coach earlier career engineers within the team and support the sector and client leads across the business.
You will have a key role in project delivery and be expected to work under minimal guidance from senior team members to deliver designs. You will work across other sectors with SLR staff in disciplines including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water and Environmental Specialist Services Groups. You will have the opportunity to work within an experienced team and be involved in a series of exciting challenges with one of the leading environmental and engineering consultancies in the UK. You will have the opportunity to work and travel across Europe and internal Business development in a consultancy environment.
About you: If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. In order to be successful, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate:
- A solid track record of delivering projects and working in the UK on highways and infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrable knowledge of UK engineering guidance, including hydraulic design standard and processes.
- Experience working on Hydraulic Feasibility Studies, Detailed Drainage Strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and Sc104 Detailed Design.
- Good FLOW (or similar) and AUTOCAD skills.
- Achieved or Working towards Chartership with Institute of Civil Engineers or similar.
- Must have a full, current, driving licence valid in the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.
We welcome applications from everybody, regardless of their background, and particularly invite those from groups who are currently under-represented in our business to apply, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
Drainage Engineer in Manchester employer: SLR Consulting
SLR is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of major UK cities like London, Manchester, and Bristol. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, SLR fosters a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional development. The opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects within a supportive team makes SLR a truly rewarding place to advance your career as a Drainage Engineer.
