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About the Opportunity Build Maintain Recruit Limitedis working on behalf of a well-established, independent civil and structural engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior / Principal Drainage Engineer for their growing Cardiff office.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

Our client is recognised for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions across the infrastructure sector.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaborative project delivery, they are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and open-minded individual to help lead and further develop their Drainage Infrastructure team.

The Role Working within a dynamic and supportive team, and overseen by an Associate Director, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of civil engineering design across a range of challenging infrastructure projects.

The role has a strong focus on: Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) Conventional surface water drainage design Foul water drainage design Flood risk management strategies This is a varied and technically challenging position suited to someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems while delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.

You will assist in managing project delivery, mentoring junior team members, and supporting a culture where pride in work and customer service are central to everything delivered.

Key Responsibilities Lead and support the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure schemes.

Prepare and review surface water and foul water drainage strategies.

Design in accordance with Sewers for Adoption and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).

Coordinate and manage statutory approval processes (S104, S106, etc.).

Liaise with Water Authorities, SuDS Approval Bodies, and statutory consultees.

Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring effective prioritisation and client delivery.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and resource planning aligned with internal management systems.

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency.

Skills & Experience Required 7 years experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction.

Strong knowledge of Sewers for Adoption and DMRB requirements.

Civil Engineering degree (preferably MSc).

Chartered status, or close to completion of Professional Qualification with ICE or CIWEM.

Proficient in 3D design and modelling software including MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and Autodesk ICM.

Experience with Water Authority approval processes (S104, S106 etc.).

Experience obtaining SuDS Approval Body approval.

Understanding of planning policy and infrastructure design requirements relating to flood risk management.

Experience managing teams and coordinating technical resources.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Methodical, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits Competitive, market-leading salary.

Agile and flexible working arrangements.

24 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), with 34 days taken during Christmas office closure.

Additional one-day annual leave for every 5 years of service.

Life insurance and life assurance policies.

Health care cash plan (Westfield).

Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer).

Payment of professional institution membership fees (ICE, CIWEM, IStructE, RICS, etc.).

Clear pathway to professional membership and chartership.

Formal external training courses.

Regular in-house and external CPD sessions.

Social initiatives including sports, wellbeing activities, and charity support. xbpsjku

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Build Maintain Recruit Limited.

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