Join Our Team as a Senior Drainage Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of water infrastructure? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Drainage Engineer specializing in water, flooding, and drainage to join our dynamic Water and Drainage team in Exeter. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in delivering a variety of design projects, ensuring they meet established standards, deadlines, and budget requirements. A full driving license is essential for this position.

Imagine a future where resilient water infrastructure is the norm! At Kier, we are dedicated to enhancing water quality and flood resilience, delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that are vital to the UK. Join our team, where collaboration and innovation come together to protect communities and support a more sustainable future.

Key Details

Location: Exeter - some remote working available, with travel to the office required

Contract: Permanent Full-time

Salary: £43,000 - £46,000 + private healthcare + benefits

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Drainage Engineer, you will leverage your specialist expertise in drainage while also drawing on your knowledge of water utilities and Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) requirements. Your role will be crucial in delivering high-impact, meaningful projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading technically challenging projects, elements, and solutions
• Applying the latest design standards and lessons learned to projects
• Identifying risks and clearly communicating impacts, while recommending options and mitigation strategies
• Conducting site visits and investigation activities
• Delivering projects on schedule and proactively addressing any issues that may affect commercial performance

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a similar combination of qualifications and experience
• Membership with a relevant engineering body
• A valid CSCS card

Rewards and Benefits

We are proud to offer our talented team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and private healthcare
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer , we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat all applicants fairly and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We look forward to seeing your application and welcoming you to our team. Together, let’s build a sustainable future!

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