Principal Drainage Engineer

Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2801I26

Location: Based near Bristol

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known 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 actively seeking a professional, passionate Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the diverse, richly-cultural riverside city of Bristol.

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

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Prospects for flexible/hybrid working
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good opportunities for career progression
• Access to a number of exciting projects across the region
• An inclusive team environment, which champions ambition and innovation

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:

• Provide advanced oversight and Quality Assurance of SuDS design and SAB submissions
• Lead complex drainage and surface water strategies
• Oversee complex Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals
• Act as primary liaison with clients, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other key stakeholders
• Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
• Mentor and support colleagues at all levels, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Advise on project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales
• Support Business Development (BD) by proactively contributing to BD strategies and activities

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

• A Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a cognate discipline)
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, etc.)
• Extensive experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
• Outstanding working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
• Expert proficiency with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar
• Excellent understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
• Good knowledge of the UK drainage and planning frameworks

• Experience of managing both projects and people, within a design-based setting
• Previous experience of managing key client and stakeholder relations

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

• A Higher Qualification in a relevant discipline

If you are interested in the role of Principal 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.