Senior Civil Drainage Engineer
| Posting date: | 24 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £52,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Midlands, DE1 1SD |
| Company: | Pertemps |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 56483173 |
Summary
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.
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.