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Senior Civil Drainage Engineer
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Civil Drainage Engineer
Reporting to: Consultancy Director
Location: Derby
Salary: £40,000 – £52,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:30–17:00; Friday, 08:30–15:00
A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Derby is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead the drainage and flood risk function of the business. This is a key appointment with a planned start date no later than early June 2025.
The role primarily involves the design of drainage systems for small-scale developments and the preparation of flood risk assessments to support planning applications.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver drainage and flood risk contracts independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Lead the organisation and oversight of projects within the drainage team.
Prepare surface water and foul drainage designs across all project stages, from outline strategy to detailed design and construction, including technical drawings, calculations, and reports.
Produce Flood Risk Assessments for submission in support of planning applications.
Conduct site visits, walkover inspections, and investigative assessments.
Liaise professionally with clients, developers, architects, and other members of the design team, providing both written and verbal updates as required.
Appoint and manage sub-contractors to carry out site testing and surveys as needed.
Prepare fee proposals, manage project budgets, and handle invoicing.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as assigned by senior management.
General Requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office, drainage design software (e.g. Causeway or similar), and AutoCAD.
Capable of managing multiple projects efficiently and with minimal supervision.
Qualifications and Experience
A relevant engineering degree is essential.
Chartered membership of a professional institute (or actively working towards Chartered status)
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for business use.
Benefits
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Private medical insurance.
Death-in-service benefit.
Employer pension contribution of 4%.
Flexible working arrangements.
The opportunity to take full ownership of the civils department, with a clear progression path towards an Associate Director role.
The ideal candidate will be commercially minded and capable of generating a fee income of approximately £10,000 per monthBefore You Apply
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