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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.
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