Senior Design Engineer
NRL Recruitment · Watford, Watford
Senior Design Engineer at NRL Recruitment, based in Watford, Watford, paying £61,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £61,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Location
- Watford, Watford
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 28 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Creative & Design
About 8% above the going rate for creative & design
Reference d724eef4370685fb612bb40ac8afc11fb983089d
About the role
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. What you will needDegree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or closely related field)Proven experience delivering drainage and SuDS designs on highways or infrastructure projectsProficiency in MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or ICM for hydraulic and hydrological modellingSolid 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 youCompetitive salary between £61,000–£65,000, with clear progression opportunitiesOpportunity to lead complex, high-impact drainage and SuDS projects across the UKSupport toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and continued professional developmentCollaborative, forward-thinking environment with access to the latest design tools and technologyFlexible working arrangements and strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balanceThe NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Reference: d724eef4370685fb612bb40ac8afc11fb983089d · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 28 Sep 2026 · Listed via NRL Recruitment
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