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Job Description - Senior Drainage Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)K

Location: Based near Scunthorpe

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to projects across the engineering and energy landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented, enthusiastic Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer committed to leading an established team of design professionals within the civil engineering, drainage, and flood risk sectors, based near the industrial, historical town of Scunthorpe.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):

- Competitive salary (commensurate with the skills and experience you can bring to the role)

- Industry-leading pension scheme

- Generous annual leave allowance (including your Birthday off)

- Life insurance cover and healthcare discounts

- Flexible working opportunities

- A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression

- An inclusive, collaborative, dynamic working environment, with a focus on fresh, innovative thinking

- Support for professional memberships, including payment of subscription fees

- Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include:

Producing detailed designs for drainage systems and external works
Preparing work with reference to the relevant Section Agreements (namely, S104, S278, and S38)
Producing and checking technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Impact Assessments
Collaborating with other teams, both internal and external to the company
Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
Utilising appropriate software systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Civils3D, and InfoDrainage) to deliver design projects
Attending project meetings and site visits, acting as a reliable representative for the company
Proactively supporting and mentoring colleagues, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Managing your own workload, remaining adaptable and flexible whilst working across a number of projects simultaneously
Leading projects from a technical and project management standpoint
Overseeing the delivery of projects within budgetary and time restrictions, ensuring resource requirements are met, whilst managing customer/client expectations

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include:

A Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Extensive experience within a design-based role, in a UK consultancy/Local Authority setting
Possess Chartered Status, recognised by a relevant Professional Body
Excellent working knowledge of the relevant software systems, including AutoCAD, Civils3D, and InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage
Highly-competent in the application of the relevant Section Agreements (i.e., S104, S278, and S38)
Considerable experience of leading both people and projects
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Demonstrable experience of liaising closely with a diverse range of clientele, including building and maintaining strong working relationships with themDesirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer include:

A Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Proficiency with Site3D

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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