Login to Apply

Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1402I26

Location: Based near Cardiff

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for delivering their expertise across the diverse Civil and Structural Engineering Sectors, offering bespoke, sustainable approaches to projects across a broad spectrum of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. They are actively searching for a talented, enthusiastic Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the diverse, modern Welsh Capital City of Cardiff.

Benefits for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Prospects 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 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 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 Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate 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

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent 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