Principal/Associate Drainage Engineer

Leave your mark on the UK's most exciting water framework

What's on offer?

• An International multidisciplinary consultancy, with a market-leading engineering, water and infrastructure design offering
• As stable as it gets - your new company has been appointed as the single-supplier on a 10-year £100m framework with United Utilities setting up a record-breaking AMP8 and AMP9 cycle, offering unparalleled job stability.
• Clear purpose - designing cost-effective, innovative and low-carbon solutions across 100 Northwest sites, varying in size and complexity as you play a significant role in improving the Northwest's River Health
• A role that suits you - Are you a technical engineer who enjoys hands-on design? Do you enjoy managing projects or managing people? Your new company insists on making the most of people's skills so you can excel and progress.
• Supportive, collaborative environment - expert teams of Engineers, Technicians, Hydraulic Modellers and Data Analysts across 5 offices to lean on for support
• Competitive salary and package - salary up to £65,000 plus car allowance £5,000, annual discretionary bonus up to 4%, 37.5 hour working week, employer pension contribution up to 5.75%, 9X Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday + birthday and many more accessible benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working - working 1 or 2 days per week in a stunning, BREEAM Excellent, Manchester/Leeds city centre office with premium on-site facilities. Alternatively the Chorley & Cockermouth offices are available to work from.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing conceptual, schematic, and detailed design of water drainage schemes and wastewater infrastructure assets including treatment works, pumping stations, sewers, and pumping mains
• Coordinating with other disciplines and liaising effectively with clients and suppliers
• Responsible for running projects independently
• Preparation of Appraisal Reports and Business Cases
• Supervision of Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Technicians
• Leading design team meetings and client liaison meetings as appropriate
• Supporting large schemes and leading small schemes within the technical design team and providing technical guidance to our water and wastewater project teams
• Developing, with training and support, your technical skills towards becoming an industry expert
• Ensuring efficient project delivery, and supporting our project managers

What you need to do now
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