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Senior Drainage Engineer

United Kingdom, Bristol 45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

An employee-owned consultancy with a five-star reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a diverse range of projects are currently seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to support them in their Bristol office.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • Employee-owned benefits – tax free bonus benefits, and having genuine value in the company
  • Career progression
  • Chartership progression
  • Paid membership subscriptions
  • 26 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Regular social activities (monthly team lunches and team building events)
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