Senior Drainage Engineer

Matchtech

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a respected consultancy while working on challenging and rewarding projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set a business plan for the service including budget income, cost, and contribution expectations.
• Develop new business through a drainage consultancy service.
• Manage and maintain client relationships and write professional proposals with appropriate fee estimates.
• Design new development infrastructure, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and to fee targets.
• Conduct engineering appraisals of schemes and identify project needs.
• Monitor project fee commitments, cost control, and report to the Flood Risk Manager.
• Carry out Drainage Studies and Flood Risk Assessments upon client request.
• Ensure best practices in scheme development and compliance with relevant laws and codes.
• Prepare designs and coordinate with other project teams as necessary.
• Act as Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Designer, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Prepare and present technical, financial, and operational reports.
• Undertake staff disciplinary investigations and represent the section at hearings when required.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in drainage engineering and consultancy services.
• Detailed knowledge of highway developments, particularly drainage infrastructure and flood risk management.
• Strong understanding of highway design, detailing, and preparation of contracts and construction supervision.
• Knowledge of legislative and technical standards for new development works.
• Proficiency in fee development and financial management.
• Understanding of quality standards and Health and Safety practices, especially CDM Regulations.
• Experience in preparing Flood Risk Assessments and business cases.
• Excellent client engagement and communication skills.

If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this Senior Drainage Engineer role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and talented team.