Job Title: Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1402O26
Location: Based near Bridgend
Salary: GBP30,000 : GBP40,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an industry:leading, sustainably:minded 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 seeking a motivated, talented Drainage Engineer with a particular knowledge of SAB applications. You will be based near the family:friendly, traditional market town of Bridgend, South Wales.
Benefits for the role of Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Possibilities 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 close:knit team environment, which promotes 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, such as 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
* Make use of 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 cognate discipline
* Demonstrable experience in drainage design, within a UK:based consultancy or Local Authority setting
* Excellent working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
* Considerable 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
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Desirable skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:
* A higher qualification a relevant field
* 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.