Senior Civil Drainage Engineer (10+ years)

Introduction to role

Position Ref.: PTHR/ CAL2
Commences: Immediate
Employment type: Full-time
Remuneration/ Pay rate: £48,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
Location: Bristol

A Senior Civil/Drainage Engineer with experience in below ground drainage (including Section 104) and standard road design (including Section 38/278), is required by a multi-disciplinary consultancy in Bristol.

The candidate should also be experienced in preparing flood risk assessments and drainage assessments. The candidate will be experienced in using computer modelling packages such as WinDES, AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar packages).

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in highways and drainage works in the UK
• Competent in storm and foul water drainage network design using WinDes
• Microdrainage design software
• Conversant with highway layouts (vertical and horizontal alignments)
• Competent in using AutoCAD and Autotrack for general civil engineering and building projects; preferably using Civil 3D
• Knowledge/Experience/Skills
• A good standard of education required
• Excellent organisation skills with a strong ability to manage competing priorities and to work within the team
• Effective communication & demonstrable ability to build rapport at all levels
• Flexible and positive attitude with the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Great team player as well as a strong desire to show your own initiative
• Confident with general computer systems such as Word and Excel.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in the preparation of adoption design and drawings for both highways and drainage and successful adoption under section 38/278, section 104.
• Knowledge of and design capability for SuDS systems
• Knowledge of Civil 3D ground modelling system and experience in Flood Risk
• Assessments and drainage strategies
• Experience of preparing and checking project design and assessment calculations, drawings, reports and contract documents;
• Able to successfully communicate with suppliers, clients, contractors, the public and other engineers within the company
• Familiar with Health & Safety, environmental and managerial procedures
• Able to present technical work
• Comfortable with assigning and checking the work of technicians/ administrative staff.
• Cut and Fill analysis.

Further Requirements:

• A valid driving license (desirable).
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK..
• Be working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body.

About us
At Clegg, we plan, design, and deliver all aspects of structural and civil engineering, from detailed reports to advanced structural analysis, design engineering, modelling, and project management.

As your reliable partner from concept to completion, our skilled and highly qualified team ensures the delivery of a professional service at a competitive cost.

With extensive experience in all sectors of construction, Clegg is a leading provider of civil and structural engineering consultancy. From large-scale commercial and industrial projects to historical properties and specialist facilities.

Collaboration and communication are central to our approach. Our engineers work seamlessly with other project specialists, such as management teams, architects, contractors, and construction professionals, ensuring your vision becomes a reality.

Supporting clients across the UK, we are a diverse, growing team of friendly, approachable, problem-solving engineers.

Terms and Conditions
SALARY:
£48,000.00- £60,000.00 starting salary, depending on experience
HOURS:
37.5 hours to be worked between 0900 and 1730 , Monday to Friday with 1 hour’s unpaid lunch. There will be an element of working outside office hours with a flexible workload.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
The first six months will be a probationary period with no overtime paid for any long shifts or weekends.
HOLIDAYS:
25 days excluding the Bank and Statutory holidays. This will increase by an additional day for each 3 years of service, up to a further 5 days holiday
TRANSPORT:
Must have a clean Driving Licence and own transport to travel to work.
TRAINING
On the job and ongoing training will be given in all areas where required.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to Bina Briggs bina@plaintalkinghr.com. Please also state confirmation that you have the right to live and work in the UK.

Contact Details
Bina Briggs
T: 07739549234
E: bina@plaintalkinghr.com