Senior Drainage Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
We've got a genuinely unique opportunity that offers something rarely found in the UK market today - a senior drainage engineering position with a government organisation, and relocation support and the opportunity to enjoy a completely different lifestyle on the Isle of Man.
Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Drainage Design Engineer on a permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior technical role within a government organisation responsible for managing and developing the Island's highway and drainage infrastructure.
You'll act as the lead technical specialist for highway drainage and surface water management, overseeing the delivery of drainage schemes, flood mitigation projects, SuDS designs, development control assessments and mentoring junior engineers. The role offers genuine influence over key infrastructure projects that directly impact communities across the Island.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver and support the drainage design programme for highway and infrastructure schemes
- Act as a senior technical specialist in highway drainage and surface water management
- Undertake and review drainage designs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practice
- Support development control activities, including the assessment of drainage proposals associated with planning applications
- Provide technical advice and represent the Department at meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Support the development of junior staff through mentoring and knowledge sharing
Job Requirements:
- Experience in drainage design and surface water management
- Strong understanding of relevant standards and best practices in highway drainage
- Proficiency in reviewing and producing technically robust drainage designs
- Ability to assess drainage proposals related to planning applications
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement
- Experience in mentoring and knowledge sharing with junior staff
- Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on significant and impactful infrastructure projects
- Career development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Up to £10,000 relocation support
- Employer-supported work permit process at no cost to the successful candidate
- Excellent work-life balance with a 37-hour working week and short commutes
- Outstanding quality of life with beaches, countryside, coastal walks, cycling and outdoor activities right on your doorstep
If you are an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply now and contribute to our client's dynamic team.