Costain Group
Principal Highways Drainage Engineer

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About the Role
Due to increased demand & successful project wins, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Principal Highways Drainage Engineer to play a key part in a growing team of 130+ C&S Engineers and Designers.
Our department covers a range of projects from assurance, Concept Studies through to Detailed Design, plus support during ECI and construction stages, providing a wide variety of interesting work. Industries can range across Roads, Water, Transportation, Energy, Nuclear and Defence.
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This position will be part of the Highways & Transportation team that supports all the afore mentioned industries, with main focus on drainage engineering including flood risk assessments.


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Role Location
Manchester or London Office (Predominately home based and will consider a nationwide location but must be flexible and willing to travel as per business needs)
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We will also consider Senior Engineer's working towards the principal level with proven experience and capability.
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