Overview
Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD0502I26
Location: Based near Cardiff
Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP50,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, innovative 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 on the lookout for an experienced, passionate Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the thriving, multicultural Welsh Capital City of Cardiff.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with excellent 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
* 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 all aspects of project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales
Required skills and experience
* A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering 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
* A UK Masters Degree (or equivalent 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.
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