Job Description

An introduction to our unique company…

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

As an experienced drainage engineer , you will be responsible for designing below ground foul and surface water drainage systems to ensure safe water or sewerage flows for multiple projects.

The job role of the drainage engineer involves the following main duties:

* Planning below ground foul and surface water drainage systems using computer modelling software

* Undertaking technical below ground drainage design works, i.e. below ground drainage layout drawings, below ground drainage detail drawings, below ground drainage specification documentation, etc.

* Attending project meetings

* Visiting sites to gain an understanding of the project

* Liaising with other teams and departments

* Liaising with other external design team members on various projects

* Working with clients to ensure that their requirements are fulfilled, and expectations met

* Using advanced computer modelling tools, i.e. Info Drainage, in the design of below ground foul and surface water drainage systems

* Assessing the environmental impact of proposed works

* Keeping up to date with changing legislation and codes of practice to ensure compliance

* Answering technical queries, both internally and externally with other parties, etc.

* Visiting the site during construction (where required) to make sure the works are completed to specification

* Undertaking drainage strategy reports in order to satisfy planning condition requirements on projects

* Liaising and agreeing on pre-development enquires and Section 106 agreements on various projects

* Liaising and agreeing with Section 106 agreements on various projects

* Able to work on multiple projects in order to satisfy the internal programme requirements

* Experience of designing single building and multi-building site below ground drainage systems