Senior Rail Drainage Engineer

Arcadis

Senior Rail Drainage Engineer leading drainage design for Arcadis’s sustainable rail and infrastructure projects. Developing hydraulic solutions, technical documentation, and approvals submissions across Northwest and Central England.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeWarrington • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drainage design and hydraulic modeling for rail and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on compliance with relevant standards and effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

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Drainage Design ExperienceHydraulic Modelling Software ProficiencyTechnical Documentation PreparationChartered Engineer StatusKnowledge of Approvals and Consents Processes

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Hard Skills

Drainage CalculationsDrainage Solutions DevelopmentSurface Water ManagementFoul Water ManagementSuDS DesignEarthworks DrainageRail/Highways DrainageTechnical Drawing ReviewRisk ManagementCompliance with Standards

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCollaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Tools & Technologies

InfoDrainageCivilStorm

Certifications & Qualifications

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Civil EngineeringChartered Engineer (CEng)Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsDrainage DesignRail ProjectsWater AuthoritiesLLFAs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the delivery of drainage design packages for rail and infrastructure projects
Prepare, review and verify drainage calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation
Develop drainage solutions covering surface water, foul water, SuDS, earthworks drainage and rail/highways drainage
Undertake drainage design and modelling using software such as InfoDrainage and CivilStorm
Coordinate drainage design with multidisciplinary project teams
Support approvals and consents submissions to relevant authorities, including LLFAs and Water Authorities
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians
Identify and manage design risks, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and Arcadis requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng, or equivalent, in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Proven drainage design experience within infrastructure projects; rail experience is desirable
Knowledge of surface water, foul water, SuDS, earthworks drainage and rail/highways drainage systems
Proficiency in drainage design and hydraulic modelling software
Ability to prepare and review technical calculations, drawings and reports
Understanding of approvals and consents processes involving relevant authorities
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with a relevant professional institution is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skills-based career development approach
Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
Opportunities to contribute to a lasting legacy