Principal Engineer - Drainage

Role Summary

As a Principal Drainage Engineer, you'll have experience in the water Sector to join our specialist Drainage Design team. The role offers excellent opportunities for a candidate seeking to progress their career and looking for experience, training and support with their development and future career progression. The successful candidate will have experience in leading the development and delivery of drainage projects through various stages of the design process, from feasibility to planning/detailed design and onto construction. The candidate will be required to lead the preparation of designs and specifications under the supervision of more senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of designs in accordance with standards and protocols
• Technical checking and design reviews
• Training and mentoring of more junior staff
• Lead and attend design review meetings and progress meetings with Clients
• Prepare fee estimates, staff utilisation forecasts and defining project scopes
• Managing a small Team along with other Line management responsibilities
• It is most desirable if the candidate has experience of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Causeway Flow/Infodrainage.
• Working close woth Team Lead to set out developmental goals for Team
• Engage and work with the Lead region. Ability to secure Projects and improve the Team utilisation.
• Helping Team Lead in resource allocation on Projects

Beyond qualifications and experience, the key candidate attributes we look for are the ability to solve problems, build constructive relationships and a desire to continually improve. We will provide you with the right environment and opportunities to develop as an engineer and support your personal development. Your work may require travel to various offices and sites within the UK.

Key Competencies / Skills

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience within a consultancy environment
• Proven track record of dealing with Clients and forging effective relationships in a professional and customer focused manner.
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working to UK standards
• Adept in the use of AutoCAD, Microstation & Civil3D
• Proficient in use of standard MS Office software and Causeway Flow/MicroDrainage
• Chartered Engineer or working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer within 1-2 years.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering