Senior Drainage Engineer

Description

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

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

About Us:

My 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:

They 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:

– 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.

– Previous 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.

Why join?

– Employee Ownership Trust (EOT): As an employee–owned business, they value collaboration and shared success. The 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: Enjoy 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.

Ad ID: 5416904562