Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Ref. No.: CJD1402K26 Location: Based near Bristol Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, sustainably-minded 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 on the lookout for a capable, willing Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the artistic, multicultural riverside city of Bristol. Benefits for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to): Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) Employee Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Flexible/hybrid working opportunities 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 Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a similar, relevant 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: A higher 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. xehkeey Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.