Senior Civil Engineer – Drainage & SuDS Lead (Cardiff)

Involve Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Project leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

3D drainage modelling

Descripción del empleo

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.