Senior Civil Engineer - Drainage Infrastructure

Involve Recruitment Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment Ltd. has partnered with a Cardiff-based family-owned consultancy to recruit a senior drainage engineer. You will lead civil drainage design on SuDS-focused projects, guiding a team of engineers and technicians in delivering robust solutions for complex infrastructure schemes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regulatory bodies, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes and continued professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least seven years' experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Chartered status or nearing professional qualification with ICE or CIWEM.
• Proficiency in drainage design software such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Knowledge of water authority approvals (Section 104/106) and SAB requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design delivery on drainage projects across infrastructure.
• Focus on SuDS and conventional surface water drainage design.
• Manage a team and provide technical support and resource planning.
• Coordinate with statutory bodies and clients to ensure delivery.

Skills

Team management

Client delivery

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Proactive problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Chartered status or near qualification

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

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 Cardiff, 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