Senior Drainage Engineer

Location:

Poole (BH15) – Dorset, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£35000 – £43000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132307421

Posted On:

01 October 2025

Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD300925G

Location: Based near Poole

Salary: GBP35,000 – GBP43,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to the transport planning, infrastructure, and environmental impact sectors. They are searching for a talented, experienced Senior Drainage Engineer, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based near the charming, coastal town of Poole.

Benefits for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):

* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Company Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Extensive training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
* Working on a diverse range of high-profile projects
* Other benefits packages

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

* Working on projects across the residential, commercial, and retail sectors
* Contributing to renewable energy projects for public and private sector clientele
* Completing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) for Flood Zones 1, 2, and 3
* Producing Surface Water Management Plans, as well as Surface Water and Foul Drainage Strategies
* Preparing Drainage Impact Assessments
* Designing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) for a range of residential developments and other projects
* Using software packages, such as MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, and Causeway PDS
* Mentor and manage colleagues across a range of projects, overseeing all aspects from initial inception through to successful delivery
* Proactively contribute to business development, liaising closely with internal and external stakeholders

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

* A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or similar, relevant discipline)
* Demonstrable experience of working in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
* Extensive experience of completing Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Drainage Strategies, and Drainage Design
* Highly proficient in the use of software packages, such as MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, etc.
* Experience of leading projects or people
* Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
* Good literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

* Possess Chartered Status, or actively working to attain this
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
* Good time management and organisational skills

If you are interested in the role of Senior Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

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