Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer Ref. No.: CJD2801D26 Location: Based near Bridgend Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned 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 bustling, green town of Bridgend, South Wales. Benefits for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to): Competitive salaryEmployee Pension SchemeGenerous annual leaveFlexible/hybrid working prospectsDedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progressionAccess to a number of exciting projects, across the regionAn inclusive team environment, which champions ambition and innovation Responsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include: Lead SuDS strategies and surface water drainage design for SAB approvalPrepare and review SAB submission documents and the respective responsesDeliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposalsOversee professional relations with clients and stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodiesUtilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutionsMentor and support colleagues throughout the design processAssess project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and workable timescales Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include: A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant fieldPossess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE), or actively working to attain thisConsiderable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority settingAdvanced working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packsExtensive experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.Keen understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerationsFamiliarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks Experience of overseeing and mentoring colleagues in a design setting Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include: A Higher Degree 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.