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 salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave
* Flexible/hybrid working prospects
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
* Access to a number of exciting projects, across the region
* An 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 approval
* Prepare and review SAB submission documents and the respective responses
* Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals
* 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 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 field
* 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 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.
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