Senior Civil Drainage Engineer

We are currently partnered with a growing & passionate civil engineering design company based in Surbiton, London as they look to add a Senior Civil Drainage Engineer to their team. This company has a track record of serving multiple Tier 1 contractors and clients across the infrastructure sector. The company is a dynamic team: agile, experienced, and collaborative. They take great pride in the quality of work they produce and their contribution to the success of their clients and partners. Company services include civil and structural engineering consultancy to the infrastructure sector, as well as CAD abd BIM compliant design services. They also supply tendering support for Tier 1 Contractors. The key purpose of this role is to deliver drainage and highway designs on all the projects the job holder is working on. Design must be innovative, sustainable and intelligent and must meet fee and client budgets whilst exceeding all stakeholder expectations. Technical Responsibilities: Work with the team to provide specialist knowledge and drainage/highways designs as well as other projects as required Undertake design for infrastructure projects, including 3D surface modelling and hydraulic drainage design. Represent at client, contractor, and local authority meetings. Knowledge of design and approvals for S278 and S38 highway schemes with design capability when supervised by senior staff. Knowledge of design and approvals of S104, S106 and S185 drainage schemes, including awareness of current drainage legislation and sustainable drainage practice. Knowledge and awareness of the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments. Knowledge of working with relevant CAD package and drainage modelling software such as FLOW or Micro drainage. Deliver technical expertise to colleagues and clients Undertake Design Risk Assessments and actively contributing to project hazard workshop reviews Coordinate with design coordination/management functions and interfacing with other design disciplines Input into civil engineering tendering processes by: Reviewing client ITTs Developing civil design strategies including producing scope of works Identifying key project risks and opportunities developing potential mitigation measures Engaging sub-consultants and other specialist suppliers through the procurement function Coordinating the production of tender deliverables Communication Liaise with clients and the design team to ensure that efficient and integrated structural solutions are produced on all projects which are sensitive to the design intent. Maintain good, clear and proactive communication with all relevant members of the design team to ensure all are aware of project progress. Attend design team, site and client meetings as required and keep accurate notes of all discussions. Training Share expert knowledge across the team to help develop others. Actively and continually update skills and technical knowledge through CPD. Ensure that all professional CPD requirements are met every year. Marketing and Business Development Maintain excellent professional and friendly working relationships with colleagues, existing clients and other collaborators to secure flow or repeat work. Actively and positively promote the company in all work activities. Attend suitable industry events to develop connections with new clients and to help secure new, interesting and profitable work. Person Specification The following are essential for successful performance in the role: Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering Chartered or working towards Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) of working on projects where drainage/highways was a key/integral component of the design Competence with appropriate software packages Experience within civil design environment preferably within a consultancy environment Experience of work winning including risk identification and mitigation Proven ability to coach and manage employees Excellent attention to detail Strong written and verbal skills An adaptable and flexible working style with the ability to develop and foster collaborative working relationships The ability to confidently present ideas, opinions and solutions Ability to represent the company on site visits/surveys (sometimes in unsociable hours) in a professional manner Experience of infrastructure projects, preferably rail or power sectors Company benefits include a hybrid working model, 25 days annual leave, a company bonus scheme, private medical insurance, an employee assistance programme, regular CPD activities, and the opportunity to work four weeks per year from remote locations including overseas. This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business