https://jobs.co.uk/job/drainage-engineer-highways-reed--a0f910d7-d842-47ca-b6fb-e1fefa4570f3 RSS feed for Drainage Engineer (Highways) at Reed. en-gb Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:04:35 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/drainage-engineer-highways-reed--a0f910d7-d842-47ca-b6fb-e1fefa4570f3 https://jobs.co.uk/job/drainage-engineer-highways-reed--a0f910d7-d842-47ca-b6fb-e1fefa4570f3 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:53:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: 40.00-40.00 Hourly | Type: Permanent | Drainage Engineer Hourly rate: £40-£50 per hour Umbrella Location: Central Manchester, Town Hall Extension (Hybrid working) Job Type: Full-time Length of role: Initial 12 months We are seeking a Drainage Engineer to spearhead a city-wide initiative aimed at resolving long-standing access issues that impede essential highway maintenance, drainage cleansing, and street cleansing activities. This role is crucial for developing practical solutions that enable vital maintenance work, reducing flooding risks, and enhancing the cleanliness and safety of neighbourhoods across Manchester. Day-to-day of the role: Engage with local residents and stakeholders to build support for planned maintenance activities. Coordinate operational teams to arrange temporary access measures and oversee site activities across the city. Develop and manage work programmes to address access issues through coordinated stakeholder engagement and project delivery. Liaise with contractors to schedule and execute cleansing and maintenance activities efficiently. Lead communications and engagement activities to ensure stakeholders are well-informed of the benefits and impacts of planned works. Monitor progress, ma... Permanent