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.