About The Role

• We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Associate Drainage Engineer to join the friendly and supportive Water Team at Lucion Delta-Simons.
• We’re looking for an experienced and passionate drainage professional who is ready to take the lead in developing our drainage service line, while playing a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for a diverse portfolio of planning and development projects.
• You’ll work with a broad range of public and private sector clients, taking projects from initial concept through to delivery and using your technical expertise to solve complex drainage challenges.
• This is a part-time or full-time, permanent position, with a competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience. We are ideally looking for someone to join one of our Manchester, Leeds or London offices.
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• The Role
• As a Principal or Associate Drainage Engineer within our Water Services team, you’ll have the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project management, client engagement and business development.
• You will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, while helping to shape the continued growth and development of our drainage services.
• Key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing projects from inception to completion, including preparing fee proposals and tenders and demonstrating strong technical, project management and commercial expertise;
  • Leading the preparation and delivery of Drainage Strategies to support planning applications across a variety of development projects;
  • Supporting and mentoring team members in the delivery of conceptual drainage designs, incorporating Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and the production of drainage plans;
  • Taking responsibility for the continued growth and development of our detailed drainage services;
  • Delivering complex surface water and foul drainage designs in accordance with current industry guidance, codes and standards, while supporting the development of technical capability across the team;
  • Reviewing and providing technical assurance on reports, drawings and calculations;
  • Providing bespoke, practical drainage advice to help clients identify, understand and resolve challenging drainage issues;
  • Contributing to product development and delivering innovative water-related projects for both existing and emerging markets;
  • Representing and promoting the technical expertise and wider capabilities of Lucion Delta-Simons and the wider Lucion Group through networking and business development activities;
  • Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues across multiple technical disciplines; and
  • Mentoring and line managing team members, supporting their continued professional and career development.
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