Senior Drainage Engineer

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known 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 thriving, multicultural Welsh Capital City of Cardiff.

• Competitive salary
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with excellent career progression opportunities
• Access to a number of exciting projects across the local region and beyond
• An inclusive team environment, which champions ambition and innovation

• Lead SuDS strategies and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
• Prepare and review documents for SAB submissions, as well as their respective responses
• Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation strategies
• 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 all aspects of project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
• 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

• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) 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.