Principal Drainage Engineer
hace 23 días
Newport
Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer Ref. No.: CJD0502E26 Location: Based near Newport Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, innovative 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 on the lookout for a keen, capable Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the lively, historic city of Newport. Benefits for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to): • Competitive salary, • Employee Pension Scheme, • Generous annual leave package, • 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 region, • 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 proposals, • 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 project feasibility, including resourcing, budgetary restrictions, and timescales, • A Degree in Civil Engineering or 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