Senior Design Engineer

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Lead drainage and SuDS design for highways, delivering sustainable water management solutions.

7 days ago ago

£61,000 - £65,000

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Watford, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Role

What you would be doing

What you bring

Strong project management, communication, and coordination skills with the ability to lead and mentor others
Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or closely related field)
Solid understanding of UK standards and legislation (DMRB, CIRIA SuDS Manual, Flood and Water Management Act)
Proven experience delivering drainage and SuDS designs on highways or infrastructure projects
Proficiency in MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or ICM for hydraulic and hydrological modelling

Benefits

Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact drainage and SuDS projects across the UK
Competitive salary between £61,000–£65,000, with clear progression opportunities
Support toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and continued professional development
Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with access to the latest design tools and technology
Flexible working arrangements and strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance

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