Senior Drainage Engineer

We are currently looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 consultancy in Cardiff. You'll be working across a range of major infrastructure frameworks, delivering drainage and SuDS design on high-profile projects.

£50 - £60 per hour / £375 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Inside IR35
Initial 6 month contract, likely continual extensions through a healthy pipeline.
Start date ASAP

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design of drainage and SuDS systems in line with UK and European standards
Produce and review calculations, reports, and technical designs
Prepare drainage strategies and support flood risk assessments
Liaise with local authorities, sewer operators, and environmental bodies (e.g. EA, NRW)
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects
Requirements

Degree qualified (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering or Environmental discipline
Chartered or working towards (ICE, CIWEM or similar)
Strong experience in drainage and SuDS design (CIRIA C753)
Proficient with Info Drainage (or similar software)
Good understanding of BIM (ISO 19650) and UK construction/CDM regulations
Experience liaising with key stakeholders and approval bodies
Desirable

Experience with adoptable sewer applications
Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategy reports
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