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Senior / Principal Drainage and Infrastructure Engineer

Position 1 RecruitmentPeterborough, Cambridgeshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Why this role stands out

You can advance your career by leading impactful drainage and infrastructure projects within a reputable engineering consultancy, benefiting from a competitive salary range of GBP 40,000 - 65,000 and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about technical excellence and enjoy mentoring others, offering a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to significant developments. Apply today to explore this exciting leadership opportunity!

Quick overview

Salary£40k - £65k/yr
SeniorityLeader
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationPeterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job description

Senior / Principal Drainage & Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Peterborough
Salary: 40,000 - 65,000PA DOE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Position 1 Recruitment are working with a successful engineering consultancy, who are looking for an experienced Senior / Principal Drainage & Infrastructure Engineer to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor project teams delivering drainage and infrastructure schemes from concept through to detailed design.
  • Prepare and review drainage strategies, flood risk assessments, highway designs, levels designs, calculations, drawings and specifications.
  • Manage projects and ensure schemes are delivered to agreed timescales and quality standards.
  • Agree design principles and provide technical input throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare fee proposals and assist with project costings.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Undertake occasional site inspections and provide technical support where required.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, local authorities and external consultants to coordinate projects effectively.
  • Ensure project information is accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines.

About You

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in drainage and infrastructure design.
  • Strong experience in drainage strategies, drainage design and infrastructure schemes.
  • Knowledge of S38, S278, S104, S106 and S185 agreements.
  • Experience with flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.
  • Practical experience integrating SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) into development projects.
  • Experience working on highway and private-development infrastructure schemes.
  • Knowledge of highway alignments, crossfalls and visibility splays to adoptable standards.
  • Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PDS and MicroDrainage/FLOW.
  • Ideally, you will be Chartered or working towards chartership with ICE or another relevant professional institution.

Benefits

  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Personal development planning
  • ICE training and chartership support
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • 6% employer pension contribution
  • Income protection
  • Performance-related Christmas and January bonuses
  • Company mobile phone
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
  • Support towards your first chartership application

If you are an experienced Senior or Principal Drainage & Infrastructure Engineer, and would like to know more information, Apply Now, or contact Kirsty on (phone number removed)

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