Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1402J26
Location: Based near Newport
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a trusted, industry-leading 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 actively seeking a talented, experienced Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the diverse, richly-cultural city of Newport, South Wales.
Benefits for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave package
- Flexible/hybrid working available
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with plenty of 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
Responsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:
- 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
- Use 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
Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:
- A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering 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 qualification in a relevant discipline
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.
