Job Description
About the Opportunity
Build Maintain Recruit Limited is 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. 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 national 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.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Build Maintain Recruit Limited.
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