Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Nottingham Nottinghamshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Drainage Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Drainage Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy in Nottingham. The successful candidate will work on a variety of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, delivering effective drainage and water management solutions from initial design through to project delivery.
This role would suit an enthusiastic engineer with experience in drainage design who is looking to develop their technical skills and contribute to a diverse range of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Designing surface water and foul water drainage systems for residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.
Preparing drainage strategies, technical reports and supporting design calculations.
Undertaking hydraulic modelling and drainage network assessments.
Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), including attenuation, infiltration and flow control solutions.
Using industry-standard software such as MicroDrainage, Causeway Flow or InfoDrainage.
Preparing drainage layouts, construction details and technical drawings using AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
Liaising with clients, architects, planning consultants, local authorities and water companies.
Supporting planning applications and discharging drainage-related planning conditions.
Ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and local authority requirements.
Managing project deadlines and contributing to the successful delivery of multiple projects.
Requirements
A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience in drainage design within a consultancy or engineering environment.
Knowledge of surface water and foul drainage systems, SuDS and drainage design principles.
Experience using drainage design software, ideally MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage or Causeway Flow.
Good technical report-writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A proactive approach with good organisational and time management skills.Experience with planning applications, flood risk assessments and liaison with statutory authorities would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary, depending on experience.
Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Support towards relevant professional qualifications and chartership.
A varied workload across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
A collaborative working environment within an established engineering consultancy.
Company pension and annual leave benefits.
Flexible working arrangements, subject to business requirements.
How to Apply
If you are a Drainage Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Nottingham, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.
Please submit your CV outlining your relevant drainage design experience and technical skills