Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Senior Rail Drainage Engineer
North West | Hybrid Working
I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer to take a lead role in delivering drainage design packages across major rail and infrastructure projects. You'll be involved in the development of innovative drainage solutions while working closely with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-profile schemes.
The role would suit someone with strong drainage design experience who is looking to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions.
The Role
As a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer, you'll:
Lead the delivery of drainage design packages for rail and infrastructure projects
Produce and review drainage calculations, technical reports, drawings and specifications
Develop drainage solutions covering:
Surface water drainage
Foul water drainage
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Earthworks drainage
Rail and highway drainage systems
Utilise industry-standard drainage software including InfoDrainage, CivilStorm and related modelling packages
Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure seamless integration of drainage solutions
Support approvals and consent applications with Local Authorities, Water Authorities and other stakeholders
Identify and manage design risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards
Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians
Liaise directly with clients and project stakeholders throughout project delivery
What They're Looking For
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Strong drainage design experience within infrastructure projects
Experience delivering surface water, foul water, SuDS and earthworks drainage solutions
Proficiency with drainage design and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoDrainage, CivilStorm or similar
Experience producing and checking technical deliverables
Good understanding of drainage approvals and consent processes
Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Rail sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable
What's On Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Exposure to major rail and infrastructure projects
Clear career progression opportunities
Professional development and chartership support
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Employee wellbeing, share scheme and additional lifestyle benefitsINDHTF
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