Coventry
Engineering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
10/06/2025
01/07/2025
My client, a highly-respected, well-known Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join their growing team of experts in the centrally-located city of Coventry, in the Midlands region of England.
Essential Criteria:
* A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
* Extensive experience in drainage design within infrastructure or development
* Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards relating to drainage and highways, including experience of working with the relevant Section Agreements
* Experience of working with the relevant Section Agreements (S104 and S106), and the interpretation and discharge of planning conditions
* Good working knowledge of the relevant software packages, including MicroDrainage, Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and other, similar programmes
* Experience of stakeholder engagement and management, dealing with a range of clients
* Ability to manage projects at all stages, from conception through to delivery
It would also benefit applicants for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer to possess the following:
- Good time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to proactively work on own initiative, as well as part of a team
In your exciting role of Senior Drainage Engineer, you will join an experienced team of design and engineering experts, with a view to developing and progressing within your career. The role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including:
* Manage the design and implementation of drainage systems for a range of new build and redevelopment projects
* Produce conceptual drainage and infrastructure designs, throughout all stages of the construction process
* Work with other colleagues and stakeholders to produce integrated design solutions
* Liaise with clients and other stakeholders, providing them with the necessary technical guidance and support
* Lead the preparation of design reports, drawings, and technical memorandums
* Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications, coordinating with local authorities and other clients
* Mentor junior engineers and other colleagues in their continuing development
* Provide business development support, contributing to the preparation of business proposals, etc.
As Senior Drainage Engineer, you will have access to a range of company benefits, including the following:
* Competitive base salary, including annual reviews
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
* Generous annual leave allowance, rising with number of years' service
* Extensive training and mentorship opportunities, with a view to developing your career
* Regular team-building activities and social events
* Access to a diverse catalogue of high-profile projects
Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other vacancies.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.