A global leader in rail and transport infrastructure, specializing in engineering and consulting services.
You will be accountable for project delivery, budgets, resourcing, planning and programming, while also preparing technical outputs, coordinating with other disciplines and representing the business both internally and externally. The position involves leading projects, developing client relationships and playing a key role in the growth of the team and overall business performance.
Key duties include financial, technical and project‑management control of civil‑engineering works, delegating and supervising engineers and technicians, and ensuring drainage designs meet standards such as Sewers for Adoption, DMRB and local design guides. You will produce technical packages, coordinate micro‑drainage and Auto‑CAD models, liaise with project teams and construction professionals, prepare drawings, specifications, cost estimates and reports, and take commercial responsibility for successful project delivery.
We are looking for a Senior/Principal Engineer with a strong background in highways and development infrastructure to join our growing drainage team. The role supports and deputises for the Drainage Associate Director, contributing to the acquisition and delivery of projects safely, efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will work on development infrastructure schemes from feasibility through detailed design, including drainage design, flood‑risk assessments and statutory approvals.
The ideal candidate has proven civil‑engineering consultancy experience, strong knowledge of surface and waste‑water drainage design, and proficiency with Auto‑CAD, Micro‑drainage and Info‑drainage tools. Experience of project management, commercial responsibility, health‑and‑safety (including CDM), and effective client communication are essential. Desirable attributes include highway‑design experience, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a proactive, adaptable mindset.
SYSTRA’s core values—Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership—drive our commitment to technical excellence, teamwork and innovative thinking. We offer clear career‑development pathways, a competitive remuneration package with performance bonus, private healthcare, an electric‑car scheme and a wide range of flexible benefits tailored to individual lifestyles.
We value flexibility, offering hybrid working that combines remote work with time in our modern offices for collaboration and development. A dedicated flexible‑working policy supports employees in tailoring their schedules to achieve work‑life balance.
Our wellbeing programme provides wellness champions, free health checks, healthy‑eating workshops, seminars and external support, alongside two paid charity days and a vibrant social calendar to promote physical and mental health.