Job Description:

We are working with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineer to join their infrastructure and development planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer with at least five years' post-graduate experience to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in drainage design, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the Welsh SuDS Approval Body (SAB) process.

You will be joining a supportive and technically focused team, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

What’s on offer

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects
• Ongoing professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Support towards professional chartership (ICE or CIWEM)
• Enhanced company pension
• Salary sacrifice schemes

The role

• You will play an important role in the design and delivery of drainage and infrastructure solutions across a range of development projects.
• You will be involved from the initial planning stages through to detailed design and technical approvals, working closely with clients, local authorities and other design professionals.
• Leading and supporting the design and delivery of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and foul drainage solutions for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Preparing drainage strategies, Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for projects in England and Flood Consequence Assessments (FCAs) for projects in Wales.
• Preparing and managing SAB applications, ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, guidance and approval requirements.
• Preparing and coordinating Section 104 and Section 106 drainage adoption applications, including liaison with water authorities and relevant consultees.
• Producing technical reports, drainage calculations and supporting documentation for planning and regulatory submissions.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, structural engineers, ecologists and planners.
• Supporting project planning, cost estimates and programme delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians where required.
• Where experience allows, supporting highway design submissions associated with Section 38 and Section 278 agreements, including road layouts, levels and pavement design.

What you need to succeed

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' post-graduate experience in a relevant civil engineering position.
• Strong technical experience in drainage design, particularly surface water drainage and SuDS.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of the Welsh SAB process, including relevant SuDS legislation and guidance.
• Proven experience preparing and submitting Section 104 and Section 106 applications.
• Experience liaising with water authorities, local authorities and other regulatory bodies.
• Competence in preparing drainage strategies, FRAs/FCAs, technical reports and engineering design calculations.
• Proficiency in relevant design software, including MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, FLOW, Civil 3D, Site 3D and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experience with Section 38 and Section 278 highway design and approval processes.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant national planning policy frameworks.
• Experience liaising with Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and water companies.
• Chartered status or actively working towards professional chartership through ICE or CIWEM.