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Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2102S26

Location: Based near Bristol

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a respected, professional Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned 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 talented, motivated Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the vibrant, multicultural riverside city of Bristol.

Benefits for the role of Senior 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 allowance

Flexible/hybrid working prospects available

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

Access to a number of exciting projects across the local region, and beyond

An inclusive team environment, which promotes ambition and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

Lead SuDS strategies and surface water drainage design for SAB approval

Prepare and review documents for SAB submissions, as well as their respective responses

Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals

Oversee professional relations with clients and stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies

Make use of the relevant design software to develop feasible, industry-complient drainage solutions

Mentor and support colleagues throughout the design process

Assess project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

A UK Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)

Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE), or actively working to attain this

Considerable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting

Advanced working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs

Extensive experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.

Keen understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations

Familiarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks

Experience of overseeing and mentoring colleagues in a design setting

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

An advanced qualification in a relevant discipline

If you are interested in the role of Senior 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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