Job Title: Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1402L26
Location: Based near Bristol
Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP40,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a trusted, market‑leading multidisciplinary consultancy known for delivering expertise across the ever‑changing civil and structural engineering sectors. They prioritise innovative, sustainable approaches to projects across a range of residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments. We are looking for a talented, driven Drainage Engineer with particular familiarity with SAB applications. You will be based near the artistic, exciting city of Bristol.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Employee pension scheme
* Generous annual leave package
* Prospects for flexible/hybrid working
* Dedication to your continuing professional development (CPD) with good career progression opportunities
* Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
* A supportive team environment that champions ambition and innovation
Responsibilities
* 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 stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
* Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
Required Skills and Experience
* A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
* 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 preparing SAB submission packs
* Considerable experience with 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
Desirable Skills and Experience
* A higher qualification in a relevant field of study
* Possess Chartered Status, or be proactively working to attain it
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.
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