Overview

Principal & Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage & Infrastructure role at Crouch Waterfall & Partners Ltd (a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group).

As part of the Vulcain family, Crouch Waterfall brings decades of specialist experience in civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering to a wide range of UK infrastructure projects. Crouch Waterfall focuses on bridges, rail, infrastructure, buildings and geotechnical services, designing and coordinating projects from conception to completion. Established since 1981, the business has a skilled workforce of around 120 employees.

The Position

Due to business growth, we’re looking for a Principal and Senior Drainage & Infrastructure Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Basingstoke or Bristol. The Senior & Principal Engineer will oversee drainage and infrastructure design for multiple UK projects, supporting engineers and technicians on schemes ranging from small domestic works to £20m developments. Our projects span commercial, public sector, rail, domestic, and temporary works, offering variety and opportunities to broaden your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the design of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, managing the full lifecycle of your own project workload – including drainage design, highways design, and related works for residential, commercial, education, and leisure developments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, helping them develop practical, high-quality solutions.
• Build strong client relationships, taking full ownership of liaison throughout delivery to confirm scope and deliverables, while identifying opportunities to secure and maximise future work.
• Produce flood risk assessments and planning documentation.
• Conduct inspections, site surveys, and technical assessments, producing detailed reports to inform design and project delivery.
• Review, check, and approve designs produced by others, providing feedback and ensuring technical excellence.
• Lead the preparation of tenders and fee proposals to support business growth.

Profile / Qualifications

• Proficiency in Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage (Causeway Flow preferred).
• Skilled in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with proven experience in drainage design for residential, commercial, or other building projects.
• Knowledge of flood risk assessments and planning support.
• For the Principal level: proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Ideally Chartered (ICE) or working towards it.
• Sector experience in planning support and drainage design is preferred, but applicants with building or broader infrastructure backgrounds are welcome.
• A client-focused approach, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Fluency in English and the permanent right to work in the UK, alongside UK project experience.

What’s in it for you

We’re committed to investing in our people through tailored training, mentoring, and real opportunities for progression. Whether you’re aiming for Chartership, developing leadership skills, or seeking broader commercial exposure, we’ll support your growth every step of the way. You’ll be part of a supportive team with an open-door culture, and you’ll have the chance to work across sectors, with a track record of helping engineers move from buildings and commercial projects into infrastructure and heavy industry. As part of the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you’ll benefit from international connections, long-term stability, and a collaborative culture.

Rewards and Benefits

• Hybrid working set-up with flexible working hours.
• Casual office attire and a relaxed working environment.
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus a day off on your birthday.
• Additional leave purchase scheme.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 5%.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Crouch Waterfall is committed to valuing diversity and eliminating discrimination. All employees have an equal chance of advancement based on merit, access to opportunities, and the training necessary for growth.

We appreciate every application. However, due to volume, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.