Drainage Engineer

Wokingham Borough Council (3 days in the office per week) 40-45 per hour Initial Contract: October 2026 - March 2027 Full-TimeWokingham Borough Council''s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer to join their Highways Drainage Team as a Reactive Drainage Lead for an initial six-month contract over the winter period with a great chance of extension to permanent. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior drainage professional to take ownership of reactive drainage investigations, flood response activities, and drainage maintenance coordination across the borough.The Role Working closely with the LLFA Manager and a team of experienced drainage professionals, you will lead the reactive drainage workload and play a key role in responding to flooding and drainage issues affecting the highway network and surrounding land drainage systems. Key responsibilities will include:Leading the reactive drainage function, supported by experienced team members.Investigating drainage and flooding issues affecting highways and land drainage networks.Undertaking site inspections and providing technical assessments.Liaising with framework contractors and specialist consultants.Recommending repairs, improvements, and drainage enhancement works.Producing work orders and contract specifications for drainage schemes.Supervising contractors and ensuring works are completed in accordance with specifications and contractual requirements. About You To be ..... full job details .....