Drainage Engineer

NegotiableManchester, England Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. Permanent Drainage EngineerAbout the RoleThis is an opportunity to join a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, supporting both public and private sector clients across buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

The organisation has a long-standing heritage in delivering client-focused solutions, combining commercial awareness, sustainability, and innovation. The business forms part of a wider investment group with a long-term commitment to environmental and social impact, with work directly contributing to tackling global challenges such as pollution and climate change.

Appointment TypePermanentWorking PatternFull-Time (37.5 hours)SpecialismHighways EngineeringLocationMold / ManchesterWorking PracticeHybridReference10775Main Purpose of the RoleBased in the Manchester office, you will join a growing and collaborative team of Transport & Infrastructure Engineers and Consultants.

As part of a national, multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with colleagues across multiple offices to deliver high-quality outputs and uphold core business values. This approach provides exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, clients, and technical challenges.

Current project work includes: Long-term Local Authority framework commissionsActive Travel schemes supporting sustainable transportMajor infrastructure developments (S278, S38, and S104 schemes)Residential and mixed-use developments with varied design challengesIn this role,

you will

Prepare detailed designs, feasibility studies, and scheme reportsTake responsibility for project management, budgeting, and cost estimatingProduce bills of quantitiesPlan and manage your own workload to meet deadlinesYou will also: Support and mentor junior team membersContribute across all project stagesWork collaboratively across disciplines to ensure successful project deliveryMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesImplement project requirements to fully meet the client brief in accordance with relevant standardsCollate project information and liaise with clients and third partiesSupervise site-based projects as requiredAssist / lead project delivery and delegate tasks to junior staffReview and approve your own work and that of others, including third-party design proposalsCollaborate within the team and contribute to a positive team cultureQualifications, Experience & SkillsEssentialQualificationsBEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)Experience3+ years as a Civil Engineer in civils design and drainage design (residential & commercial)Working knowledge of MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow, and AutoCADStrong understanding of drainage design standards, construction practices, asset management, and legislationExperience preparing drainage strategies and FRA's, including S104/S106 AgreementsKnowledge of Health & Safety and CDM responsibilitiesAbility to lead day-to-day project design, including managing consultant outputs and multidisciplinary inputsStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsExperience in client liaison and stakeholder managementPreferredExperience managing project workloads and finances, ensuring compliance with briefs and budgetsUtility coordination and clash detectionExperience mentoring junior staff and building effective working relationshipsSkillsAbility to work under pressure with strong organisational skillsExperience in a fast-paced design and project/programme environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilityAbility to design highway engineering solutions and analyse complex dataKnowledge of Highways SpecificationsExperience with Civils 3DStrong drainage design experience and use of analytical modelling toolsClear and confident communication skills, including explaining technical information to non-specialistsCommitment to continuous professional development and organisational values

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