Drainage Engineer

Job Title:

Drainage Engineer

.: CJD
2102Z26

Location:

Based near Bridgend

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, highly-regarded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for delivering their expertise across the ever-changing Civil and Structural Engineering Sectors, prioritising innovative, sustainable approaches to projects across a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. They are currently seeking a talented, experienced Drainage Engineer with a particular knowledge of SAB applications. You will be based near the historical, conveniently-located market town of Bridgend, South Wales.

Benefits for the role of Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):

Competitive salary
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
A close-knit team environment, which promotes ambition and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Drainage Engineer include:

Assist with SuDS and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
Prepare technical documents, such as drainage layouts, calculations, design statements, maintenance schedules, and drawings for SAB submission packs
Contribute to Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation strategies
Liaise with a range of clients and other stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
Make use of the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions

Required skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:

A First Degree in Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline
Demonstrable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
Excellent working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
Considerable experience with the relevant software systems, including Info Drainage/Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, etc.
Keen understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
Familiarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:

An advanced qualification in a relevant field
Possess Chartered Status, or proactively working to attain this

If you are interested in the role of Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy