Senior Drainage Engineer

My client, a highly-respected, well-known Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join their growing team of experts in the centrally-located city of Coventry, in the Midlands region of England.

Essential Criteria:

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
• Extensive experience in drainage design within infrastructure or development
• Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards relating to drainage and highways, including experience of working with the relevant Section Agreements
• Experience of working with the relevant Section Agreements (S104 and S106), and the interpretation and discharge of planning conditions
• Good working knowledge of the relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and other, similar programmes
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and management, dealing with a range of clients
• Ability to manage projects at all stages, from conception through to delivery

It would also benefit applicants for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer to possess the following:

- Good time management skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Willingness to proactively work on own initiative, as well as part of a team

In your exciting role of Senior Drainage Engineer, you will join an experienced team of design and engineering experts, with a view to developing and progressing within your career. The role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Manage the design and implementation of drainage systems for a range of new build and redevelopment projects
• Produce conceptual drainage and infrastructure designs, throughout all stages of the construction process
• Work with other colleagues and stakeholders to produce integrated design solutions
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders, providing them with the necessary technical guidance and support
• Lead the preparation of design reports, drawings, and technical memorandums
• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications, coordinating with local authorities and other clients
• Mentor junior engineers and other colleagues in their continuing development
• Provide business development support, contributing to the preparation of business proposals, etc.

As Senior Drainage Engineer, you will have access to a range of company benefits, including the following:

• Competitive base salary, including annual reviews
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance, rising with number of years' service
• Extensive training and mentorship opportunities, with a view to developing your career
• Regular team-building activities and social events
• Access to a diverse catalogue of high-profile projects

If you are interested in applying for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact me directly by emailing , or by calling . Please also visit our website to view a range of other vacancies.

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