Senior Civil Drainage Engineer
Derby
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 month. |  |  |  |
Recruiter: RGB
Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 Per Annum
Reference: vm-299999444343