Senior Drainage Engineer

Posted 11 August 2021
Salary Market related
LocationWakefield
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000028168
Contact NameTony Hutt

Job description

My clients Surface Water Management team in their Wakefield office is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer / Project Manager.  The team works on diverse flood resilience, flood alleviation, drainage, infrastructure, and environmental projects for a range of private and public sector clients.  As a result of current work and increased project wins, they are seeking an individual to work as part of the growing team delivering these projects providing effective project management and technical input.
 
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Project Management of assigned projects as required with good commercial awareness and financial control
Carry out technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
Technical quality of own and team's work in accordance with good engineering practice, relevant standards, Codes of Practice, current design methods and Health & Safety legislation
Prepare feasibility, designs, design calculations, tender documentation, scheme evaluations, design statements and other reports as identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects
Check work including third party design proposals as identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects
Carry out other duties identified in the Project Quality Plan on assigned projects
Supervise technical work of staff as required by the Department Manager
Have a good understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation and current design methods and provide general technical support to own discipline team members
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of standard specifications as required
Engage in client and third party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation and repeat work
Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients
Comply with internal management system procedures.
 
Not only is my client one of the UK's leading engineering consultancies, they also understand a career isn't just a job. You will not be pigeon-holed but encouraged to thrive and develop through their learning and development programme.