Senior Design Engineer

You’ll take the technical lead on drainage and SuDS design for major highways and infrastructure projects, at a major Civil Engineering client in Watford, developing solutions that reduce flood risk and enhance sustainability. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll deliver compliant, innovative, and cost-effective water management systems from concept to completion.

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What you will need

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

What’s in it for you

• Salary between £61,000–£65,000, with clear progression opportunities
• Pension scheme, with the ability to switch to matching contributions up to 8% after 6 months.
• Share plan access after 6 months’ service, including favourable terms and a buy one, get one free share offer.
• Life assurance starting at 1x salary, increasing to 3x after 6 months and 4x after 5 years. xwzovoh
• Access to a comprehensive Benefits Hub, including retail discounts, EAP, Cycle to Work, flu vaccinations, eyecare, community volunteering days, and recognition schemes.