Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage

Overview

As a Civil Engineer, you will design below-ground foul and surface water drainage for multiple projects, contributing to sustainable solutions with cross-functional teams. You’ll model drainage systems, produce drawings and specifications, and ensure compliance with evolving codes. The role involves client liaison, site visits, and collaboration with external design teams to meet project requirements. This position offers fast-tracked progression, mentoring, and a chance to influence UK building projects through innovative drainage strategies.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 26 days holiday rising to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity for client-facing and business development involvement

Responsibilities

• Plan and model below-ground foul and surface water drainage systems
• Produce layout and detail drawings and specifications for drainage
• Attend project meetings and visit sites to understand project context
• Liaise with internal teams and external design partners
• Use Info Drainage and other modelling tools for drainage design
• Assess environmental impact and ensure compliance with legislation
• Respond to technical queries from internal and external parties
• Undertake drainage strategy reports to satisfy planning conditions
• Coordinate with Thames Water and City of London on pre-development and Section 106 agreements
• Manage multiple projects to meet internal programme requirements
• Design for single-building and multi-building sites

Key requirements

• Experience in designing below-ground drainage systems
• Proficient in computer modelling and drainage design tools (Info Drainage)
• Ability to work with clients and cross-functional teams
• Site visits and construction supervision experience
• Knowledge of planning conditions and Section 106 processes
• Reading and producing drainage layout and detail drawings

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative mindset and stakeholder management
• Proactive and client-facing attitude
• Info Drainage
• below-ground drainage design
• drainage strategy reports

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