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Date Added: Mon 16/02/2026

Senior Drainage Engineer

Bridgend, CF31, UK
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Company: PENGUIN RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £40000 - £50000/annum

Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1402H26

Location: Based near Bridgend

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a market-leading, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for delivering their expertise across the diverse Civil and Structural Engineering Sectors, offering innovative, sustainable approaches to projects across a broad spectrum of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. They are on the lookout for a driven, experienced Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the historic, family-friendly town of Bridgend, South Wales.

Benefits for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):

Competitive salary
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with plenty of opportunities for career progression
Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
An inclusive team environment, which promotes ambition and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

Lead SuDS strategies and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
Prepare and review SAB submission documents and the respective responses
Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals
Oversee professional relations with clients and stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
Use the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
Mentor and support colleagues throughout the design process
Assess project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and workable timescales

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant discipline
Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE), or actively working to attain this
Considerable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
Advanced working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
Extensive experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
Keen understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
Familiarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks
Experience of overseeing and mentoring colleagues in a design setting

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

A higher qualification in a relevant subject

If you are interested in the role of Senior Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy
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