Senior Drainage Engineer

  Location: Bristol   Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Types: Full-time, Permanent position. Monday to Friday.   About Us: My 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: They 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: – 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: – Relevant Civil Engineering background (BEng, MEng, HNC, HND) or equivalent; – Chartered or working towards Chartered status. – Previous 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.   Why join? – Employee Ownership Trust (EOT): As an employee-owned business, they value collaboration and shared success. The 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.