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We are seeking a talented Drainage Engineer, on behalf of our client, a global engineering consultancy, based in London, who will bring their skills, talents, and expertise to a contract role, outside IR35. You'll be responsible for the design and delivery of complex drainage systems, across a variety of projects, whilst also overseeing the maintenance of key documentation.
-Competitive hourly rate of 40-45 (depending on experience).
-Hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities:
-Establish strong rapport with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that all design works adhere to their needs, expectations, and requirements.
-Lead and oversee the delivery of numerous drainage system projects, in line with SUDS requirements and principles, maintaining budget restrictions and timelines.
-Manage project teams focused on the delivery of drainage strategy reports, flood risk assessments, and in-depth drainage designs, across all project stages.
-Analyse technical project documentation, translating the information across to clients, internal stakeholders, and regulators, ensuring clarity and transparency.
-Nurture adherence to industry standards, regulations, and best practices, whilst ensuring health and safety and sustainability practices are maintained and followed.
-Promote the professional growth within junior engineers through the provision of ongoing support, training, and mentorship, further ensuring business development.
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, ideally with an obtained Chartered Engineer status.
-Substantial experience within a drainage engineering role, or similar, leading a team of professionals through the delivery of complex drainage system projects
-Strong proficiency in the use of relevant industry software resources and tools, including AutoCAD, Civil3D, InfoDrainage, and Causeway flow.
-Significant acknowledgement of UK industry standards, regulations, best practices, and SuDS principles, preferably with experience within the water sector.
-Excellent communicator, with a problem-solving mindset and a willingness to work collaboratively with other professionals.
