At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative highways and drainage projects across diverse sectors.
- Company: Join Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd, a leader in sustainable engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with mentoring opportunities for junior engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects throughout the UK.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Highways & Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing Civil Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of highways, drainage and infrastructure projects across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, regeneration, energy and major infrastructure developments.
This is a key technical and project delivery role requiring strong engineering, project management and client-facing skills. You will be responsible for managing projects from concept through to construction, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions that support our clients' development ambitions.
The role offers the opportunity to work on major development and infrastructure projects throughout the UK, collaborating with Waterman's multidisciplinary teams across highways, transport planning, flood risk, environmental and structural engineering disciplines. Waterman is recognised for delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure solutions across the complete project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Delivery
- Lead the design and delivery of:
- Highways and access strategies
- S278 and S38 highway schemes
- Residential and commercial development infrastructure
- Drainage strategies and detailed drainage design
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Earthworks and site levels design
- Private roads and estate infrastructure
- Utilities coordination and infrastructure planning
- Public realm and external works schemes
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings and calculations.
- DMRB
- Manual for Streets
- Local Authority Design Guides
- Sewers for Adoption / Design & Construction Guidance
- CIRIA SuDS Manual
- National Planning Policy Framework requirements
- Develop innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that deliver value and reduce carbon impacts.
- Undertake technical reviews and provide quality assurance in accordance with Waterman procedures.
- Project Management
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously from feasibility through to construction.
- Monitor project performance, budgets and profitability.
- Manage project risks and opportunities.
- Ensure commissions are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, Local Authorities, contractors and statutory undertakers.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
- Support negotiations with Highway Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities and Water Companies.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Provide day-to-day supervision, support and mentoring to graduate engineers and technicians.
- Support staff development and professional training.
- Contribute technical content to framework and bid opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and develop new work streams.
- Represent Waterman at industry events, client meetings and networking activities.
Skills & Experience
- Essential
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Typically 5-10 years' experience in highways and infrastructure engineering consultancy.
- Strong experience delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use development infrastructure projects.
- Experience of highway, drainage and levels design.
- Working knowledge of planning and development processes.
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience of:
- Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 agreements
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Utilities coordination
- BIM Level 2 workflows
- NEC and traditional forms of contract
- Experience managing client relationships and supporting business development activities.
- Commitment to quality, health & safety and continuous improvement.
- Passion for delivering sustainable engineering solutions.
Senior Highways Drainage Engineer in London employer: Waterman Group
Waterman is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, offering Senior EIA Consultants the chance to engage in diverse and impactful projects across infrastructure and urban development. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a strong commitment to employee growth, including opportunities for professional development and networking, Waterman stands out as a leading environmental consultancy in vibrant locations like Manchester, Bristol, London, and Redhill.
