Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2801G26
Location: Based near Bridgend
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, sustainably-minded 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 currently searching for a keen, skilled Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the bustling, family-friendly town of Bridgend, South Wales.
Benefits for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
*Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you can offer the role)
*Employee Pension Scheme
*Generous annual leave package
*Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
*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 supports 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 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)
*Advise on project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales
*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 UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a similar, relevant field)
*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
*Experience of managing key client and stakeholder relations
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:
*A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent) 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.