An opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Flood Risk and Drainage team as a Drainage Engineer. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to support the Drainage Manager and design, manage, and oversee drainage projects that mitigate flood risks and enhance the county’s drainage systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement land and highway drainage schemes.
• Conduct detailed assessments and inspections of drainage systems to identify outstanding works.
• Prepare comprehensive technical drawings, documentation, and budgetary information.
• Manage capital works programmes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors and consultants to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide technical, structural, and contractual input into drainage design maintenance and assessment.
• Contribute to Development Control and SAB and assist in delivering key Council projects.
• Formulate and implement Drainage Capital and Maintenance Contracts, Asset Management Plans, and Works Programmes.
• Communicate effectively through technical documentation, as well as verbally and in writing

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional experience in drainage design and flood risk management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage and other relevant software.
• Strong understanding of drainage regulations and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the County Borough.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Closing date: 28th February 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £43,693.00-£47,754.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company car
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ0382

• Design and implement land and highway drainage schemes.
• Conduct detailed assessments and inspections of drainage systems to identify outstanding works.
• Prepare comprehensive technical drawings, documentation, and budgetary information.
• Manage capital works programmes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors and consultants to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide technical, structural, and contractual input into drainage design maintenance and assessment.
• Contribute to Development Control and SAB and assist in delivering key Council projects.
• Formulate and implement Drainage Capital and Maintenance Contracts, Asset Management Plans, and Works Programmes.
• Communicate effectively through technical documentation, as well as verbally and in writin