Principal Drainage Engineer
hace 5 días
Cardiff
Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer Ref. No.: CJD2102Q26 Location: Based near Cardiff Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, market-leading 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 currently on the lookout for a practised, willing Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the diverse, exciting 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 entitlement Flexible/hybrid working opportunities available Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good 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 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 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 Bachelor's 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 discipline 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