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.