PSM Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Prinipal Drainage Engineer based in Christchurch, to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. The company have an integrated approach to support clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. The holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports the vision to create better places through good design.

As a Senior /Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the projects and driving projects forward. Your responsibilities will include:

• Writing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to accompany planning applications.
• Using AutoCAD, Microdrainage /Flow, Civil 3D to undertake drainage and levels (infrastructure) designs.
• Liaising with / managing Clients / 3rd parties.
• Preparing fee proposals for Infrastructure Design and Flood Risk Assessments reports.
• Liaising with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Representing the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
• Undertake site visits.
• Working collaboratively, supporting the Environmental teams with the production of Construction and Environmental Management Plans.

We are seeking a highly capable and adaptable Engineer with exceptional intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility. You will be pragmatic and resilient, able to navigate uncertainty and change while applying a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving. Strong analytical and numeracy skills are essential, along with the ability to present findings clearly and persuasively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to convey complex transport issues in an authoritative yet accessible manner to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively, and demonstrating outstanding time management. Additionally, you will be self-motivated, able to conduct independent research, and produce high-quality reports with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) degree at grade 2.1 or above in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography), additional qualifications are advantageous.
• Committed to continuous professional development through a Chartered Institution.
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.

EXPERIENCE

• All candidates must clearly demonstrate that they have experience working in the UK on Highways and Transport Flood Risk and Drainage projects (ideally a min of at least 5 years).
• Ideally the candidate would have an understanding of residential development.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient in design and producing high quality reports.

• Writing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to accompany planning applications.
• Using AutoCAD, Microdrainage /Flow, Civil 3D to undertake drainage and levels (infrastructure) designs.
• Liaising with / managing Clients / 3rd parties.
• Preparing fee proposals for Infrastructure Design and Flood Risk Assessments reports.
• Liaising with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Representing the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
• Undertake site visits.
• Working collaboratively, supporting the Environmental teams with the production of Construction and Environmental Management Plans