Drainage Engineer

  • Morson Talent
  • Darley Dale, Derbyshire
  • Sep 17, 2025
Contract Construction Civil Engineer Management

Job Description

Highway Drainage Engineer Contract

£40 per hour (Inside IR35, umbrella)
6 months initially rolling contract
Multiple roles available Long-term highways projects

We re looking for experienced Highway Drainage Engineers to support essential maintenance and improvement projects across the highways network. With multiple positions available, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable, long-term contract on a major highways programme.

What you ll be doing
  • Managing cyclic, reactive, and planned drainage works

  • Carrying out site inspections and surveys

  • Collecting and managing data on drainage assets

  • Responding to customer and service enquiries in a timely manner

  • Working closely with other highways teams to drive efficiency and improvement

What we re looking for
  • BTEC Higher / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills

  • Experience in highway drainage asset management and maintenance (or transferable civil engineering experience)

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

Contract details
  • Rate: £40 per hour

  • IR35: Inside (umbrella)

  • Length: 6 months initially, strong chance of extension

  • Start date: ASAP

  • Location: Derby (hybrid working)

Why apply?

This is a chance to secure a long-term contract on significant highways projects, with competitive pay, strong extension prospects, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the safe running of the network.

Please apply with your CV if you are interested.