Overview
Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2801I26
Location: Based near Bristol
Salary: GBP50,000 : GBP60,000
This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a highly regarded, industry-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 actively seeking a professional, passionate Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the diverse, richly cultural riverside city of Bristol.
Benefits for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Prospects for flexible/hybrid working
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good opportunities for career progression
* Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
* An inclusive team environment, which champions ambition and innovation
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer
* Provide advanced oversight and Quality Assurance of SuDS design and SAB submissions
* Lead complex drainage and surface water strategies
* Oversee complex Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals
* Act as primary liaison with clients, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other key stakeholders
* Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
* Mentor and support colleagues at all levels, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Advise on project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales
* Support Business Development (BD) by proactively contributing to BD strategies and activities
Required skills and experience
* A Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a cognate discipline)
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, etc.)
* Extensive experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
* Outstanding working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
* Expert proficiency with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar
* Excellent understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
* Good knowledge of the UK drainage and planning frameworks
* Experience of managing both projects and people, within a design-based setting
* Previous experience of managing key client and stakeholder relations
Desirable skills and experience
* A Higher Qualification in a relevant discipline
If you are interested in the role of Principal 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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