Principal Drainage Engineer

Full TimeGuildford, SurreyPosted 4 days agoReturn to Job SearchPrincipal Drainage EngineerGuildford 50,000 – 60,000Are you a Principal Drainage Engineer looking to join a leading consultancy that delivers innovative transport planning and infrastructure solutions across the UK?

This is the perfect opening, working with both public and private sector clients, you will be offered exciting projects, a collaborative culture, and a supportive environment that encourages career development, a chance to make a real impact on a diverse portfolio of development schemes.

What is on Offer for the successful Principal Drainage Engineer? A competitive salary of 50,000-60,000 plus company-wide bonus scheme. Hybrid working for improved work-life balance. Generous annual leave, plus birthdays and the option to purchase additional days.

Private healthcare, life insurance and pension schemesGym membership contribution and Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to Work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes. Excellent career progression, training, and mentoring opportunities.

The Role – Principal Drainage EngineerAs a Principal Drainage Engineer, you will lead drainage design and infrastructure projects, preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies. Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

You will use your technical expertise to deliver practical solutions, manage project deadlines and collaborate with clients, planning authorities and colleagues. Key Responsibilities for the Principal Drainage Engineer: Lead drainage design and development-focused engineering projects.

Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies. Use AutoCAD and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage to design and analyse solutions. Manage project delivery and client expectations. Liaise with stakeholders to deliver effective engineering solutions. The Principal Drainage Engineer

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience in flood risk assessments and drainage design. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage. Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. A full UK driving licenceThe full right to work in the UKLive within a commutable distance to GuildfordIf you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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

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