Senior Drainage Engineer
Reference No.: CJD2801E26 • Location: Based near Cardiff • Salary: £40,000‑£50,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, market‑leading multidisciplinary consultancy known for delivering 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
* 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
* 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
* A UK bachelor's 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
* 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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