Drainage Engineer

Carrington West

  • Milton Keynes
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Drainage EngineerWe are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Home Counties for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join their Highways and Infrastructure team on a contract basis.The role focuses on the design, maintenance, and improvement of public drainage systems, with the aim of managing stormwater, reducing flood risk, and supporting sustainable infrastructure delivery. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.Key Responsibilities:
·Design and assess drainage systems across highways and public spaces.
·Oversee the maintenance and repair of drainage infrastructure, including sewers and surface water systems.
·Support flood risk management through the implementation of SuDS and related measures.
·Manage or contribute to drainage-related infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery.
·Provide technical advice on drainage and flood risk for planning applications and policy development.
·Assist in emergency responses related to flooding or drainage failures.Requirements:
·Proven experience in drainage engineering, ideally within a local authority or highways context.
·Strong understanding of flood risk management and sustainable drainage principles.
·Ability to manage projects and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
·Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.Previous experience in Drainage is essential for this role.FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 25+ years experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more informationBy applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

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