Senior Civil Engineer

Involve Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a family-owned engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Drainage Engineer for roles based in Cardiff. The role focuses on leading the delivery of civil drainage design across infrastructure projects, with emphasis on SuDS and surface water systems.

You will oversee design delivery under an Associate Director, guiding a team and ensuring technical excellence while maintaining strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• At least seven years' experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction per DMRB.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Chartered status, or close to completing professional qualification, with ICE or CIWEM.
• Proficiency in 3D drainage modelling software (MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage).
• Knowledge of water authority approval processes, including Section 104 and Section 106 agreements.
• Experience with SAB requirements and approval processes.
• Awareness of national planning policy and infrastructure design for flood risk management.
• Ability to manage a team with varying experience, providing technical support and resource planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver for clients.
• Ability to build relationships with statutory bodies such as NRW and Environment Agency.
• Proactive, methodical problem-solving approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading civil engineering design on infrastructure projects, with focus on SuDS and surface water drainage.
• Contribute to shaping technical direction of the drainage team and support delivery of projects.
• Support a culture of pride in work and high client service standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

3D drainage modelling

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a family-owned engineering consultancy specialising in civil and structural engineering, and project and cost management. Based in Bristol, it has been trading since 1988 and has grown sustainably to a team of over 50 staff.

Known for practical, innovative design, our client has built a strong reputation for engineering solutions that make complex schemes successful. It looks after its clients, and the work they bring challenges and stimulates the team and lets them take pride in their contribution to a changing world.

Our client is committed to developing its people, investing in their technical, academic and professional growth within a supportive working environment.

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