Senior Drainage Engineer in Bristol

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive

Experience: Minimum 6 Years relevant experience in drainage design

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent position. Monday to Friday.

About Us

Our client is an employee-owned consultancy based in Bristol with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects. They are proud of their friendly, collaborative culture and open-plan working environment that supports professional growth and innovation.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects. You’ll play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of drainage strategies and designs, working closely with clients, statutory authorities, and fellow professionals.

Key Responsibilities Of This Senior Drainage Engineer Role

• Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for both private and adoptable systems (foul and surface water).
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports in line with national and local planning policy.
• Produce hydraulic modelling and drainage design using industry-standard software such as Causeway Flow.
• Produce technical drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders to secure technical approvals (S104, S106, S185, SAB, LLFA, etc).
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare fee proposals and invoices, monitor budgets and deadlines.
• Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction phases.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent;
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Minimum 6 years experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of SuDS, Flood Risk, Building Regulations, DCG and national planning policy.
• Proficient in relevant software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage clients and stakeholders.
• Strong report writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT): As an employee-owned business, we value collaboration and shared success. Our team benefits from a collective voice in the company’s future and potential profit-related bonuses.
• Professional Development: They support training, chartership progression, and provide paid membership subscriptions to professional bodies such as ICE or CIWEM.
• Benefits Package: 26 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a competitive salary, company pension, private medical insurance, and regular social activities, including monthly team lunches and team-building events.
• Supportive and Innovative Workplace: Work in a collaborative, open-plan office environment with bi-weekly team catch-ups focused on learning and knowledge sharing.