Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be working and supporting a range of highways schemes associated with highway drainage elements
You will be responsible for producing drainage engineering designs / modelling and construction drawings independently for various UK schemes using the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and other relevant standards.
You will be expected to play a proactive part in the design process and to be active on several projects at any given time.
The position will also involve internal client liaison, assisting in the preparation of fee proposals, recruitments, and financial control of projects when acting as a package manager.
You will coordinate inputs and outputs with other disciplines to produce an integrated design.
You will guide and mentor junior team members to broaden and deepen their understanding of a subject to suit with the client requirements.
You will be responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to the budget, programme and technical standards and meet QA, CDM, Sustainability and HSE requirements.

Beyond qualifications and experience, the key candidate attributes we look for are the ability to solve problems, build constructive relationships, and a desire to continually improve. We will provide you with the right environment and opportunities to develop as a senior engineer and support your personal development. Your work may require travel within the UK when needed.

Responsibilities

Key Competencies / Skills:

Mandatory Skills

You should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of and experience of UK highway drainage including knowledge on SUDS features.
Technical competency in Highway drainage, Storm water drainage as per UK standards
Preparation of Highway drainage methodologies and design basis statements
Preparation of Technical notes covering through Highway drainage specifications
Mentoring and technical support to CAD and engineers to develop general arrangement drawings, standard drawings
You will be able to use the relevant design software such as Civil 3D, Micro Drainage, CausewayFlow, NavisWorks, AutoCAD and ProjectWise.
Proficient in use of National Highways -UK common data environment like GeoStore, AVIS, HADDMS etc.
Lead and attend design review meetings and progress meetings with Clients
Proficient in use of standard MS Office software
Confidence to seek clarification of instructions and work scope
Able to liaise as necessary with the UK project team to deliver the schemes/projects
You will be quick to pick up new ideas and skills, and be able to think laterally to generate new solutions to problems.
Good written and verbal communication skillsPreparation of Development Drainage Strategies
Proven track record of dealing with Clients and forging effective relationships in a professional

Qualifications

Project Management and financial track with projects
Project estimations and bid support, strategies for resource management
Highway drainage solutions, application of SUDS
MicroDrainage / CausewayFlow software usage
Familiarisation with DMRB and CIRIA standards
Detailing support on general arrangement drawings and CAD supervision
Knowledge on UK legislation and various sections of technical approvals
CDM regulations and its application
Quick in checking process and validate the designs / models, ensure the quality
UK client interactions and plan through project delivery

Qualifications And Experience

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or equivalent with good length of relevant experience.
M.Tech in Hydrualics & Water Resources Engineering or equivalent will be given preference.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Highway drainage and Storm water draianage

Senior Engineer - Roads Drainage UK