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Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0502F26

Location: Based near Cardiff

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, industry-leading 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 actively seeking a driven, talented Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the culturally-significant, vibrant Welsh Capital City of Cardiff.

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

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
Access to a number of exciting projects across the local region and beyond
An inclusive team environment, which encourages 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 strategies
Act as primary 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 all aspects of project feasibility, including resourcing, budgetary restrictions, timeframes, etc.
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 First Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant 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:

A higher qualification in a relevant subject

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