Experienced Civil Design Engineer (Drainage)

Drainage Engineer - Highways, Infrastructure & SuDS

Location: UK - Office-based/hybrid options available
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Drainage

I'm working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to strengthen its drainage and infrastructure team with an experienced Drainage Engineer.

The business works across a broad range of major infrastructure, development, highways, masterplanning and renewable energy projects, giving you the opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging schemes.

This role would suit a drainage-focused Civil Engineer looking to take on greater technical responsibility while developing their project, client and commercial management experience.

The Role

You'll be involved in the delivery of drainage design packages from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and construction, working closely with highways, structures, utilities, environmental and geotechnical teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing highway and surface water drainage systems for new-build, improvement and major infrastructure schemes
Developing drainage strategies from feasibility through to detailed design and construction
Designing pipe networks, carrier drains, culverts, filter drains, linear drainage and outfalls
Designing attenuation and storage systems, including swales, ponds, wetlands and other SuDS features
Undertaking rainfall/runoff calculations and assessing design storms and climate change allowances
Hydraulic calculations and network modelling using Causeway Flow and/or InfoDrainage
Assessing drainage capacity, surcharge, flooding and exceedance flows
Coordinating drainage design with highways, earthworks, structures, utilities, landscaping and environmental requirements
Assessing existing drainage infrastructure and identifying capacity constraints and opportunities for improvement
Producing accurate models, drawings, calculations, reports and technical submissions
Supporting technical reviews and ensuring designs meet relevant standards and project requirements
Attending client meetings, workshops and site visits
Supporting junior engineers and sharing technical knowledge within the team

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong background in drainage, water and infrastructure engineering, ideally with experience across highways and/or major infrastructure projects.

You'll ideally have:

Strong drainage design experience within a consultancy environment
Good knowledge of highway drainage and SuDS
Strong experience using Causeway Flow and/or InfoDrainage
Competence using Civil 3D
Good understanding of relevant drainage, highway and water standards and guidance
Experience with documents and standards such as Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, Specification for Highway Works, Sewers for Scotland and CIRIA guidance
Experience producing drainage calculations, drawings, reports and technical submissions
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with clients and wider project teams
A full UK driving licence
Ideally working towards IEng or CEng status

What's On Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and location
Flexible and hybrid working
33 days annual leave including public holidays
Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
Contributory pension
Personal healthcare plan
Life insurance
Bonus schemes, including loyalty and qualification awards
Interest-free travel loan
Professional development and chartership support
Exposure to major infrastructure and multidisciplinary projects
A collaborative environment with clear opportunities for career progression
If you're a Drainage Engineer looking for a role where you can work on varied infrastructure projects while continuing to develop technically and professionally, I'd be keen to speak with you.

For more information, or to discuss the role confidentially, please get in touch with Will Herman on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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