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My client, a large, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy is currently searching for a Drainage Engineer to join their experienced team of experts, based in the lively city of Leeds.
Essential Criteria:
- A Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
- Extensive relevant experience within infrastructure
- Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar professional body (or working toward this)
- Experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments and SUDS
- Good understanding of Pre-Planning Advice
- Experience of drainage and highway design, aligned to agreements S38, S278, and S104
- Working knowledge of MicroDrainage WinDES, and other, similar software packages
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
It would also benefit applicants for the role of Drainage Engineer to possess the following skills:
- Working knowledge of the AutoCAD and Civil 3D software packages
- An understanding of Tuflow and HEC-RAS
In the busy role of Drainage Engineer, you will join a specialist team of experts in the field, with opportunities to develop your career whilst working to attain a professional qualification. The role will involve a variety of interesting responsibilities, including:
- Conducting studies around pre-purchase feasibility, and resolution of planning conditions within draining and highways
- Undertaking Flood Risk Assessments
- Preparing calculations and drawings for adoptable highways and drainage, aligned to Building Control, NHBC, S278, S38, S104, and other such agreements
- Producing 3D ground models for vertical road profiles, volume calculations, and more
- Liaising with clients and other stakeholders, e.g. Environment Agency, Water Authorities, Local Highway Authorities, etc.
- Contributing to and managing projects
As Drainage Engineer, you will have access to an extensive range of company benefits, including the following:
- A competitive basic salary and pension contributions
- An emphasis on Continuing Professional Development
- Extensive training and qualification opportunities
- Access to multiple exciting, large-scale projects
- Generous annual leave entitlements
If you are interested in applying for the role of Drainage Engineer, please contact me directly by calling , or by emailing . Please also visit our website, www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk, to view a range of other vacancies.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
