Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1402H26
Location: Based near Bridgend
Salary: GBP40,000 : GBP50,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a market:leading, eco:conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned 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 on the lookout for a driven, experienced Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the historic, family:friendly town of Bridgend, South Wales.
Benefits for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with plenty of opportunities for career progression
* Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
* An inclusive team environment, which promotes 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 SAB submission documents and the respective responses
* Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals
* Oversee professional relations with clients and stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
* Use 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 workable timescales
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:
* A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, 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 higher qualification 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.