Civil Engineer - Drainage Design

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

CPD and professional development

Chartership support (ICE/CIWEM)

Enhanced pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join its infrastructure and development planning team in Wales. The role focuses on drainage design, SuDS, and SAB processes for a varied portfolio across England and Wales.

You will take ownership of projects, liaising with clients and authorities and mentoring junior staff. You will contribute to development and infrastructure schemes, preparing drainage strategies, FRAs/FCAs, and planning submissions while

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Strong technical experience in drainage design, particularly surface water drainage and SuDS.
• In-depth knowledge of the Welsh SAB process and related SuDS guidance.
• Experience preparing SAB, FRA/FCAs, and drainage adoption applications.
• Proficiency with drainage design software (MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, FLOW, Civil 3D, Site 3D, AutoCAD).
• Experience liaising with water authorities and local authorities, and other regulatory bodies.
• Chartered status or progress toward ICE or CIWEM chartership.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver drainage and infrastructure solutions for development projects.
• Lead from planning through to detailed design and approvals, coordinating with clients and authorities.
• Develop SuDS strategies and drainage approaches for residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites.
• Prepare SAB submissions, Section 104 and 106 applications, and liaise with water authorities.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation for planning submissions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to cost estimates and programmes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support highway design submissions where applicable.

Skills

Drainage design

SuDS

Regulatory liaison

Project mentoring

UK planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

FLOW

Civil 3D

Site 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

We are working with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineer to join their infrastructure and development planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer with at least five years' post-graduate experience to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in drainage design, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the Welsh SuDS Approval Body (SAB) process.

You will be joining a supportive and technically focused team, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

What’s on offer

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects
• Ongoing professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Support towards professional chartership (ICE or CIWEM)
• Enhanced company pension
• Salary sacrifice schemes

The role

• You will play an important role in the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure solutions across a range of development projects.
• You will be involved from the initial planning stages through to detailed design and technical approvals, working closely with clients, local authorities and other design professionals.
• Leading and supporting the design and delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and foul drainage solutions for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Preparing drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for projects in England and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) for projects in Wales.
• Preparing and managing SAB applications, ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, guidance and approval requirements.
• Preparing and coordinating Section 104 and Section 106 drainage adoption applications, including liaison with water authorities and relevant consultees.
• Producing technical reports, drainage calculations and supporting documentation for planning and regulatory submissions.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, structural engineers, ecologists and planners.
• Supporting project planning, cost estimates and programme delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians where required.
• Where experience allows, supporting highway design submissions associated with Section 38 and Section 278 agreements, including road layouts, levels and pavement design.

What you need to succeed

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' post-graduate experience in a relevant civil engineering position.
• Strong technical experience in drainage design, particularly surface water drainage and SuDS.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of the Welsh SAB process, including relevant SuDS legislation and guidance.
• Proven experience preparing and submitting Section 104 and Section 106 applications.
• Experience liaising with water authorities, local authorities and other regulatory bodies.
• Competence in preparing drainage strategies, FRAs/FCAs, technical reports and engineering design calculations.
• Proficiency in relevant design software, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, FLOW, Civil 3D, Site 3D and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience with Section 38 and Section 278 highway design and approval processes.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant national planning policy frameworks.
• Experience liaising with Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and water companies.
• Chartered status or actively working towards professional chartership through ICE or CIWEM