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Job Title: Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0502N26

Location: Based near Cardiff

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for delivering their expertise across the Civil and Structural Engineering sectors, prioritising innovative, sustainable approaches to projects across a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. They are on the lookout for a talented, enthusiastic Drainage Engineer with a particular knowledge of SAB applications. You will be based near the vibrant, diverse Welsh Capital City of Cardiff.

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

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible/hybrid working prospects
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
Access to a range of exciting projects, across the region
A supportive team environment, which encourages ambition and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Drainage Engineer include:

Assist with SuDS and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
Prepare drainage layouts, calculations, design statements, maintenance schedules, drawings, and other technical documents for SAB submission packs
Contribute to Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation strategies
Liaise with a range of clients and other stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions

Required skills and experience for the role of Drainage Engineer include:

A Degree in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant subject area
Demonstrable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
Excellent working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
Considerable experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
Confident in your understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
Familiarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks

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

A higher qualification a relevant subject
Possess Chartered Status, or proactively working to attain this

If you are interested in the role of 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