Civil Engineer

Involve Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer in Cardiff with at least 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have expertise in drainage design and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Responsibilities include preparing drainage strategies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing CPD and support toward chartership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Proven experience in drainage design and surface water systems.
• Experience preparing drainage strategies and flood assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of SuDS and foul drainage systems.
• Prepare drainage strategies and technical reports for approvals.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including architects and planners.

Skills

Drainage design

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience to join our infrastructure and development planning team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drainage design, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and experience with the SuDS Approval Body (SAB) process. This role will involve working on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects, preparing drainage strategies and flood risk/consequence assessments, and supporting planning and detailed design submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design and delivery of SuDS and foul drainage systems for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) (England) or Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) (Wales), and technical reports for planning and regulatory approvals.
• Prepare and manage SAB applications, ensuring designs meet local and national SuDS guidance and legislative requirements.
• Undertake and support S104 and S106 drainage adoption submissions and liaison with water authorities and planning consultees.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including architects, structural engineers, ecologists, and planners.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and programme delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• (Desirable) Support highway design for S38 and S278 agreements, including layout, levels, and pavement design.

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience in a relevant civil engineering role.
• Proven experience in drainage design, including surface water and SuDS systems.
• In-depth knowledge of the SAB process (Wales) and relevant SuDS legislation and guidance.
• Experience preparing and submitting S104/S106 applications and liaising with relevant authorities.
• Competent in preparing drainage strategies, FRAs/FCAs, and design calculations.
• Proficient in design software such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Flow, Civil 3D, Site 3D and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desirable:

• Experience of Section 38 and Section 278 highway design processes.
• Knowledge of UK planning system and national planning policy frameworks.
• Experience in dealing with NRW, LLFAs, and water companies.
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE or CIWEM).

What We Offer

• A supportive and technically engaging work environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of development and infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing CPD and support toward chartership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements