Drainage Engineer

Company: Carrington West
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Location: Brackley
Job Description:

Drainage Engineer

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

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.

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

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Posted: May 20th, 2026