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Senior Drainage Engineer

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Job Description - Senior Drainage Engineer

My client, a large, highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join their growing team of experts in the beautiful city of Nottingham, in the Midlands region of England.

Essential Criteria:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
  • Demonstrable experience in drainage design, particularly within the infrastructure or development sectors
  • Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards relating to drainage and highways, including the relevant Section Agreements
  • Experience of working with Section Agreements S104 and S106, as well as the interpretation and discharge of planning conditions
  • Good working knowledge of the relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and similar
  • Experience of stakeholder engagement and management, with a range of clients
  • Ability to manage projects at all stages, from conception through to successful delivery

It would also benefit applicants for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer to possess the following skills:

- Excellent communication skills

- Good time management skills

- Willingness to proactively work on own initiative, as well as collaboratively with a team

In your exciting role of Senior Drainage Engineer, you will join a specialist team of experts in their respective engineering and design fields, with a view to developing and progressing within your career. The role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including:

  • Oversee the design and management of drainage systems for a range of new build and redevelopment projects
  • Produce conceptual drainage and infrastructure designs, from initial conception through the construction process
  • Work with other colleagues and stakeholders to produce integrated design solutions
  • Liaise with clients and other stakeholders, providing them with technical guidance and support
  • Lead the preparation of drawings, design reports, and technical memorandums
  • Assist with the preparation of planning applications, coordinating with local authorities and other clients in their submission
  • Mentor junior engineers and other colleagues
  • Provide business development support, contributing to the preparation of business proposals, etc.

As Senior Drainage Engineer, you will have access to a wide array of company benefits, including the following:

  • Competitive base salary, including annual reviews
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
  • Generous annual leave allowance, rising with number of years' service
  • Extensive training and mentorship opportunities, with a view to developing your career
  • Regular team-building activities and social events
  • Access to a diverse catalogue of high-profile projects

If you are interested in applying for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing , or by calling . Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other vacancies.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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