Principal Highway Drainage Engineer

Job Title: Principal Highway Drainage Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Location: Unit 3, Thorn Business Park, Hereford

Hours: 37

Salary band: HC10 £46,142 – £50,269 per annum

Closing date: 24 July 2026

Overview

We’re transforming how highways and public realm services are delivered across Herefordshire. As a Principal Highway Drainage Engineer you will play a key role in shaping the future of essential services, working to maintain roads, green spaces, and ensure safety and cleanliness of streets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the county’s highway drainage system, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of reported issues.
• Raise jobs through partner contractors or coordinate with water companies via annual programmes.
• Develop and deliver a county‑wide gully and drainage asset cleansing programme.
• Work closely with the Flood Risk Management team to mitigate flooding risks and with the Road Safety and Traffic Management team to develop plans for extreme weather events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of investigating and resolving highway drainage system problems.
• Experience of highway drainage design and designing and implementing SuDS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of key highway legislation, including the Highways Act 1980, and flood risk management legislation such as the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Flood Risk Regulations 2009, Land Drainage Act 1991, etc.
• Experience in working positively with key stakeholders and communities.
• Experience reviewing highway drainage plans within the development management process and a willingness to develop highway drainage schemes and progress new projects.

Benefits

• Salary range of HC10 £46,142 – £50,269 per annum
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Clear career progression pathways
• Annual leave: 31 days pro rata plus bank holidays; option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum
• Flexible working including job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (as required)
• Retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits including savings, cash‑back and discounts

Reasonable Adjustments

We provide reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process. Contact (email protected) for support.

Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations

• Disability Confident scheme – candidates indicating a disability will be interviewed.
• Armed Forces Covenant – candidates indicating service as an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist will be interviewed.
• Herefordshire care leaver – candidates indicating identification as a Herefordshire care leaver will be interviewed.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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