Senior Drainage, Water & Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role

You’ll contribute to the delivery of high‑quality engineering solutions across a wide range of projects, supporting sustainable development and innovative design. You’ll also have the opportunity to grow into team leadership or specialist roles as your career progresses.

• Deliver drainage, water and infrastructure designs using Civils 3D, Micro Drainage, Causeway Flow and/or Info Drainage
• Work across diverse project types including major infrastructure, masterplans, and renewables
• Support project planning, coordination, and client engagement
• Attend site visits and meetings (driving licence required)
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment and help mentor junior engineers

• Principal level:
  Chartered with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Senior level:
  Near Professional Review with ICE and working toward chartership within 12–18 months
• Strong design experience in drainage, water or infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving skills, initiative, and accountability
• Organised, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering great client service
• Commercial experience, including project management and bid preparation
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Desirable to have experience in:
  Local Authority, SEPA and DMRB guidance and standards.

Further details are available here.

At Fairhurst, our culture is built around:

• Excellence – Delivering high‑quality services through the strengths of our people.
• Lasting Relationships – Building long‑term partnerships with clients and colleagues.
• Pure Thought – Championing transparent, innovative, and technically robust solutions.
• Continuous Development – Supporting learning, progression, and growth for all our people.

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits
• A collaborative, partner‑led working environment
• Opportunities to work on high‑profile projects
• Contributory pension, health care plan, and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus holiday purchase scheme
• Bonus schemes including loyalty and qualification awards

If you’re looking for a role that offers technical challenge, career development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about driving resilient water‑environment solutions and want to grow your career in a forward‑thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.