via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Drainage Design Engineer

Bethell Group PLC
Kearsley Full-time
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Drainage Design engineer

The successful candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the drainage sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record of client management, project management and line management. You will be required to undertake a key role in the design of drainage Infrastructure, for Clients such as UU, Yorkshire water and Highways projects. As well as delivering the drainage design, you will be responsible in supporting the leadership and development of our drainage design capability.

Your role

  • Leading the design of drainage designs from concept to detailed design and construction, as stand\-alone projects or as part of larger multi\-disciplinary schemes.

  • Promoting development of digital solutions in drainage design including full integration of designs within the BIM environment.

  • Overseeing and reviewing the production of drainage designs, models, calculations and drawings to relevant standards, including providing technical assurance of designs.

  • Determining and assigning drainage design tasks and managing delivery to programme and budget.

  • Leading and encouraging the technical development of graduates and technicians in the drainage discipline.

  • Ensuring compliance with business management standards set in the company's quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures.

  • Managing and developing stakeholder relationships to support the development of the drainage design and consents process.

  • Leading drainage designs, managing the interface and providing technical assurance for drainage designs produced .

  • Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers, graduates and technicians in the field of drainage design.

  • Providing technical input to the preparation of bids including provision of Quality Submission responses on drainage strategy and design approach and input to price via preparation of fee proposals and associated program for delivery including assessment of risk.
Other key attributes required include:
  • Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the design industry.

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

  • Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal staff and external Clients.
About you

Technical Duties

  • Assume Design Lead role on projects to ensure Bethell delivers Smarter, Faster and More • Promote staff development through training, on\-the\-job experience, and personal development.
Application question(s):
  • Have you lead the design of drainage designs from concept to detailed design and construction, as stand\-alone projects or as part of larger multi\-disciplinary schemes?

  • Do you have experience promoting development of digital solutions in drainage design including full integration of designs within the BIM environment?

  • Can you demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the drainage sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record of client management, project management and line management?
Work Location: In person

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