Drainage Engineer

Location: Leeds

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 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.

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