Principal / Senior Engineer

Job Description

Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. An exciting opportunity has arisen within their business for a principal/senior engineer to join their expanding team. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role…

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Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. An exciting opportunity has arisen within their business for a principal/senior engineer to join their expanding team. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping their projects and driving projects forward.

Job responsibilities:

  • Writing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to accompany planning applications.
  • Using AutoCAD, Microdrainage /Flow, Civil 3D to undertake drainage and levels (infrastructure) designs.
  • Liaising with / managing Clients / 3rd parties.
  • Preparing fee proposals for Infrastructure Design and Flood Risk Assessments reports.
  • Liaising with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
  • Representing the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
  • Undertake site visits.
  • Working collaboratively, supporting our Environmental teams with the production of Construction and Environmental Management Plans.

Qualifications/skills required:

  • BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) degree at grade 2.1 or above in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering Geography),
  • Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.
  • Proficient in design and producing high quality reports.
  • 5+ years experience in UK flood risk, drainage and highways,
  • ideally with an understanding of residential development. Committed to continuous professional development through a Chartered Institution.
  • Attention to detail
  • the ability to work independently and in a team.

Key benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Bonus scheme
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sick pay
  • Flexible working
  • Subsidised social club membership
  • A range of other benefits are also available

Job Description

Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. An exciting opportunity has arisen within their business for a principal/senior engineer to join their expanding team. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping their projects and driving projects forward.

Job responsibilities:

  • Writing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports to accompany planning applications.
  • Using AutoCAD, Microdrainage /Flow, Civil 3D to undertake drainage and levels (infrastructure) designs.
  • Liaising with / managing Clients / 3rd parties.
  • Preparing fee proposals for Infrastructure Design and Flood Risk Assessments reports.
  • Liaising with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
  • Representing the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
  • Undertake site visits.
  • Working collaboratively, supporting our Environmental teams with the production of Construction and Environmental Management Plans.

Qualifications/skills required:

  • BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) degree at grade 2.1 or above in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering Geography),
  • Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.
  • Proficient in design and producing high quality reports.
  • 5+ years experience in UK flood risk, drainage and highways,
  • ideally with an understanding of residential development. Committed to continuous professional development through a Chartered Institution.
  • Attention to detail
  • the ability to work independently and in a team.

Key benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Bonus scheme
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sick pay
  • Flexible working
  • Subsidised social club membership
  • A range of other benefits are also available

Job Summary

Location: Christchurch / Aldershot
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering
Division: Engineering
Date: 15th September 2025

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Clare Sayers

Clare Sayers

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Daimion Eastley

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Job Summary

Location: Christchurch / Aldershot
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering
Division: Engineering
15th September 2025

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