Senior Drainage Engineer

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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