Principal Drainage Engineer at Ingérop

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Drainage Design, Design & Build, Hydraulic Design, Surface Water Drainage, Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, SuDS, Technical Approval Submissions, Stakeholder Liaison, Mentoring, Civil Engineering, Highways Drainage, Rail Drainage, Ports and Maritime, DMRB, MCHW

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Company Description Rendel, part of the Ingérop Group, is a leading international, multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy. We have been shaping the world since 1838 — making us one of the UK’s oldest civil engineering consultants. Our current projects span High Speed Rail, Bridges, Nuclear Power, Immersed Tube Tunnels, Ports, and more. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Drainage Engineer to join our head office in London. Job Description You will lead drainage design in a Design & Build environment, shaping solutions that are practical, buildable and commercially aware, working on projects from various sectors including highways, rail, ports and maritime. Some of the day to day tasks will include: Deliver surface water drainage design for highways, rail, ports and marine infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas Development of drainage strategies at tender and detailed design stages Detailed hydraulic design of drainage networks including pipes, manholes, headwalls, outfalls, attenuation systems, ponds and SuDS features Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies and technical approval submissions Liaison with LLFAs, Environment Agency, water companies, port authorities and other statutory bodies Mentoring and supporting junior engineers Qualifications Chartered Civil Engineer (ICE or similar) with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline Extensive experience (10+ years) as Highways (or Railways) Drainage Engineer working on large, complex infrastructure projects in a consultancy environment across a range of sectors, including highways, railways, ports and maritime Proficient working knowledge of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), flood risk guidance and surface water drainage design Proven experience working on contractor-led Design & Build projects Proficient working knowledge of relevant national drainage related standards (e.g. DMRB, MCHW, BS, Manual for Streets) Ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with clients Additional Information We employ a world-class team of highly qualified staff, ranging from seasoned professionals to the best graduates, undergraduates, and apprentices. You will be working with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects. Working with us, you will enjoy competitive salary and benefits, including profit share scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, Sport and Social Club, paid volunteer days, French lessons, continues professional development, which is at the heart of our culture, and an environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone. Expérience souhaitée: > 10 ans / Senior

Responsibilities

The Principal Drainage Engineer will lead drainage design within a Design & Build environment, focusing on creating practical, buildable, and commercially aware solutions for projects across highways, rail, ports, and maritime sectors. Key tasks include delivering surface water drainage design, developing strategies at tender and detailed design stages, and preparing necessary technical submissions.