Job Title: Senior Drainage EngineerRef. No.: CJD1402K26Location: Based near BristolSalary: £40,000 - £50,000This 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 SchemeGenerous annual leave entitlementFlexible/hybrid working opportunities availableDedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with many opportunities for career progressionAccess to a number of exciting projects across the local region, and beyondAn inclusive team environment, which promotes ambition and innovationResponsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:Lead SuDS strategies and surface water drainage design for SAB approvalPrepare and review documents for SAB submissions, as well as their respective responsesDeliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposalsOversee professional relations with clients and stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodiesMake use of the relevant design software to develop feasible, industry-complient drainage solutionsMentor and support colleagues throughout the design processAssess project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescalesRequired 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 thisConsiderable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority settingAdvanced working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packsExtensive experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.Keen understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerationsFamiliarity with UK drainage and planning frameworksExperience of overseeing and mentoring colleagues in a design settingDesirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:A higher qualification in a relevant disciplineIf 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.JBRP1_UKTJ