Job Title: Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD0502M26
Location: Based near Newport
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
This is a great opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for delivering their expertise across the ever-changing Civil and Structural Engineering Sectors, prioritising innovative, sustainable approaches to projects across a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. They are currently searching for a talented, driven Drainage Engineer with a particular familiarity when it comes to SAB applications. You will be based near the diverse, exciting city of Newport, South Wales.
Benefits for the role of Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
Highly-competitive salary
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave package
Prospects for flexible/hybrid working
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
Access to a number of exciting projects, across the region
A supportive team environment, which champions ambition and innovation
Responsibilities for the role of Drainage Engineer include:
Assist with SuDS and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
Prepare technical documents (including drainage layouts, calculations, design statements, maintenance schedules, and drawings) for SAB submission packs
Contribute to Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation strategies
Liaise with a range of clients and other stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
Required skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:
A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification)in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant field of study
Demonstrable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
Excellent working knowledge of the SAB process, with first-hand experience of preparing SAB submission packs
Considerable experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
Good understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
Familiarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:
A higher qualification a relevant discipline
Possess Chartered Status, or proactively working to attain this
If you are interested in the role of 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