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Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2102O26

Location: Based near Bristol

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, professional 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 on the lookout for a skilled, motivated Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the vibrant, creative riverside city of Bristol.

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

Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave package

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression

Access to a number of exciting projects across the region

An inclusive team environment, which champions 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 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 project feasibility, including resourcing, budgets, and timeframes

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 UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or similar

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 field of study

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

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