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Senior drainage engineer

Cardiff
Permanent
Penguin Recruitment
Drainage engineer
£40,000 - £50,000 a year
Posted: 1 February
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Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2801E26

Location: Based near Cardiff

Salary: GBP40,000 : GBP50,000



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 Bachelors 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 InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, 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 Masters 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.

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