Job reference
129776_1759844464
Company Name
Salary
£45000 - £60000 per annum + benefits
Location
Bristol
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
20/11/2025
Posted date
07/10/2025
Closing date
28/10/2025
SENIOR DRAINAGE ENGINEER
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive
Experience: Minimum 6 Years' relevant experience in drainage design
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent position. Monday to Friday.
About Us:
Our client is an employee-owned consultancy based in Bristol with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects. They are proud of their friendly, collaborative culture and open-plan working environment that supports professional growth and innovation.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects. You'll play a key role in the design, management, and delivery of drainage strategies and designs, working closely with clients, statutory authorities, and fellow professionals.
Key Responsibilities of this Senior Drainage Engineer role:
* Develop drainage strategies and detailed designs for both private and adoptable systems (foul and surface water).
* Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports in line with national and local planning policy.
* Produce hydraulic modelling and drainage design using industry-standard software such as Causeway Flow.
* Produce technical drawings and specifications.
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders to secure technical approvals (S104, S106, S185, SAB, LLFA, etc).
* Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
* Prepare fee proposals and invoices, monitor budgets and deadlines.
* Attend design team and site meetings and provide technical support during construction phases.
* Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.
Key Qualifications and Skills required for this Senior Drainage Engineer role:
* Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent;
* Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
* Minimum 6 years' experience in drainage design for development infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of SuDS, Flood Risk, Building Regulations, DCG and national planning policy.
* Proficient in relevant software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to manage clients and stakeholders.
* Strong report writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
For this Senior Drainage Engineer role our client is offering;
Employee Ownership Trust (EOT): As an employee-owned business, we value collaboration and shared success. Our team benefits from a collective voice in the company's future and potential profit-related bonuses.
* Professional Development: They support training, chartership progression, and provide paid membership subscriptions to professional bodies such as ICE or CIWEM.
* Benefits Package: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a competitive salary, company pension, private medical insurance, and regular social activities, including monthly team lunches and team-building events.
* Supportive and Innovative Workplace: Work in a collaborative, open-plan office environment with bi-weekly team catch-ups focused on learning and knowledge sharing.
To discuss this Senior Drainage Engineer role please get in touch with Mikaela today!