Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage Infrastructure

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The Role

Our client is seeking bright, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join its friendly team in Cardiff and help lead its Drainage Infrastructure team. Working within a dynamic team, and overseen by an Associate Director, you will assist in leading the delivery of civil engineering design on a range of challenging projects across the infrastructure sector. The focus will be on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and conventional surface water drainage design. This is a varied and technically demanding role, ideal for someone who thrives on solving engineering problems. You will support a culture in which employees take pride in their work and put customer service first.

Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate the following:

• At least seven years’ experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction, to Sewers for Adoption and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• A degree in Civil Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Chartered status, or close to completing professional qualification, with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
• Proficiency in 3D design and drainage modelling software, such as MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.
• Knowledge of water authority statutory approval processes, including Section 104 and Section 106 agreements.
• Experience with SuDS Approval Body (SAB) requirements and approval processes.
• Awareness of national planning policy and infrastructure design requirements relating to flood risk management.
• The ability to manage a team with varying levels of experience, providing technical support and resource planning in line with Integrated Management Systems.
• The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritising tasks and deliverables to support effective client delivery.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with statutory bodies such as Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to help lead a growing drainage team within a respected, family-owned consultancy. You will work on a diverse range of infrastructure projects, shape the technical direction of the team, and receive strong support for your continued professional development and career progression.