Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
We are currently looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 consultancy in Liverpool OR Wymondham. You'll be working across a range of major infrastructure frameworks, delivering drainage and SuDS design on high-profile projects.
£50 – £60 per hour / £375 – £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Inside IR35
Initial 6 month contract, likely continual extensions through a healthy pipeline.
Start date ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design of drainage and SuDS systems in line with UK and European standards
- Produce and review calculations, reports, and technical designs
- Prepare drainage strategies and support flood risk assessments
- Liaise with local authorities, sewer operators, and environmental bodies (e.g. EA, NRW)
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects
Requirements
- Degree qualified (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering or Environmental discipline
- Chartered or working towards (ICE, CIWEM or similar)
- Strong experience in drainage and SuDS design (CIRIA C753)
- Proficient with InfoDrainage (or similar software)
- Good understanding of BIM (ISO 19650) and UK construction/CDM regulations
- Experience liaising with key stakeholders and approval bodies
Desirable
- Experience with adoptable sewer applications
- Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategy reports
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