Drainage Engineer

Access Talent Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Drainage Engineer in Cardiff, focusing on highway infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work on innovative drainage solutions and sustainable systems, playing a crucial part in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and a thorough understanding of drainage principles.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Civil 3D and Causeway Flow required.
• Experience in drainage principles and project management vital.

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage solutions for projects from feasibility to construction.
• Design sustainable drainage systems, including environmental solutions.
• Manage projects to meet quality and commercial targets.

Skills

Developing drainage solutions

Project management

Technical approvals

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)

Cost estimation

Job description

Access Talent Group is recruiting for a Drainage Engineer within their highway infrastructure consultancy team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career in a fast-growing, dynamic practice focused on active travel and highway infrastructure projects.

The role includes:

1. Developing drainage solutions for highway, infrastructure, and flood alleviation schemes from feasibility through to construction stages.
2. Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Causeway Flow drainage design software.
3. Preparing NEC tender/contract documentation and supporting fee proposals and bids.
4. Designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), including SAB applications, and environmental land drainage solutions.
5. Assisting in cost estimation and mentoring junior staff.
6. Producing drainage design calculations, models, drawings, and specifications.
7. Applying a thorough understanding of drainage principles including foul, surface water, land drainage, and SuDS.
8. Managing projects to meet quality and commercial targets, with experience in highway schemes such as Section 38/278 and Section 104/106 schemes.

This role requires proficiency in Civil 3D and Causeway Flow, with experience in technical approvals and construction documentation.

Note: The original job description mentions other roles and locations; this refined version focuses solely on the Drainage Engineer position for clarity and relevance.