X4 Group
Job Title: Civil Engineer with Drainage
Location: Lincoln
Full-Time / Onsite
Company Overview:
An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong drainage design experience to join its growing infrastructure team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential development projects, supporting schemes from initial planning through to detailed design and delivery.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Civil Engineer with proven experience in drainage design to join a growing Civil Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and delivery of drainage solutions for a variety of residential and commercial development projects, supporting schemes from initial planning through to detailed design and construction.
The role requires a technically competent engineer with experience in drainage modelling, SuDS design, flood risk assessments, and the preparation of technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design surface water and foul water drainage systems for residential and commercial developments.
- Prepare drainage strategies to support planning applications and detailed design submissions.
- Undertake hydraulic modelling and drainage network analysis.
- Develop Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) solutions in accordance with local and national guidance.
- Assist in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs).
- Liaise with Local Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Water Authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and supporting design documentation.
- Coordinate with highways, structural, environmental, and infrastructure teams.
- Support project delivery from concept design through to construction stages.
- Attend client meetings and provide technical support throughout project lifecycles.
- Ensure designs comply with current legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.
Essential Technical Experience
- Surface water and foul water drainage design
- Drainage strategy development
- Hydraulic modelling and drainage calculations
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design and implementation
- Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
- UK planning and drainage approval processes
- Liaison with Local Authorities and Water Companies
- Proficient in one or more of the following:
- MicroDrainage
- InfoDrainage
- Flow
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