Drainage Engineer

Drainage Engineer

Brackley | £450–£500 per day | Inside IR35 | HS2 Project

Exciting Drainage Engineering Opportunity on HS2

A leading infrastructure project is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer to join a major HS2 programme based in Brackley. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex rail and civil engineering works within one of the UK’s largest infrastructure developments.

We are particularly interested in engineers with a strong drainage design background who have moved into site delivery, project engineering, or assurance-focused roles.

Advance Your Career on a Major Infrastructure Scheme

This role would suit professionals with experience as:

Drainage Engineer

Resident Engineer

Project Engineer

Construction Assurance Engineer

You’ll support the successful delivery of drainage and associated civils packages, ensuring works are completed in line with technical standards, approved drawings, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee drainage installation and construction activities on site

Review technical submissions, ITPs, WPPs, and QA/QC documentation

Ensure compliance with approved drainage designs and specifications

Carry out inspections and assurance activities

Identify and manage NCRs and technical issues

Liaise with contractors, site teams, and design engineers

Support reporting and project progress updates

Promote high standards of health, safety, and quality

Requirements

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Strong drainage design and delivery experience within infrastructure projects

Experience on rail, highways, utilities, or heavy civils schemes

Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, or similar role

Knowledge of construction assurance and QA/QC procedures

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Chartered status preferred

Contract Details

£450–£500 per day

Inside IR35

5 days per week on site in Brackley

Long-term contract opportunity

Apply now to be part of one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects