Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2102P26
Location: Based near Newport
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, an eco-conscious, 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 currently seeking a driven, experienced Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the well-connected, diverse city of Newport, South Wales.
Benefits for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Flexible/hybrid working available
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good 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 Principal Drainage Engineer include:
- Provide advanced oversight and Quality Assurance of SuDS design and SAB submissions
- Lead complex drainage and surface water strategies
- Oversee complex Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals
- Act as key point of liaison with clients, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other key stakeholders
- Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
- Mentor and support colleagues at all levels, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Provide advice regarding project feasibility, including resourcing, budgetary restrictions, and timescales
- Support Business Development (BD) by proactively contributing to BD strategies and activities
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:
- A Degree in Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline
- Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, etc.)
- Extensive experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
- Outstanding working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
- Expert proficiency with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar
- Excellent understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
- Good knowledge of the UK drainage and planning frameworks
- Experience of managing both projects and people, within a design-based setting
- Previous experience of managing key client and stakeholder relations
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:
- An advanced qualification in a relevant field
If you are interested in the role of Principal 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.
