Senior Drainage Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Drainage Engineer

.: CJD
2801E26

Location:

Based near Cardiff

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, market-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for delivering their expertise across the diverse Civil and Structural Engineering Sectors, offering innovative, sustainable approaches to projects across a broad spectrum of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. They are currently searching for an experienced, passionate Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications.

You will be based near the exciting, diverse Welsh Capital City of Cardiff.

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

Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good career progression opportunities
Access to a number of exciting projects across the local region and beyond
An inclusive team environment, which champions ambition and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

Lead SuDS strategies and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
Prepare and review documents for SAB submissions, as well as their respective responses
Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation strategies
Oversee professional relations with clients and stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
Mentor and support colleagues throughout the design process
Assess project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales

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

A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a similar, relevant discipline)
Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE), or actively working to attain this
Considerable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
Advanced working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
Extensive 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

Experience of overseeing and mentoring colleagues in a design setting

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

A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

If you are interested in the role of Senior 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