At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative drainage infrastructure projects and solve complex engineering challenges.
- Company: Family-owned consultancy with a strong reputation in civil and structural engineering.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, professional growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative and friendly workplace.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to sustainable urban drainage solutions.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in water design, degree in Civil Engineering, and proficiency in drainage software.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About Our Client
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Our client is a family-owned engineering consultancy specialising in civil and structural engineering, and project and cost management.
Based in Cardiff, it has been trading since 1988 and has grown sustainably to a team of over 50 staff.
Known for practical, innovative design, our client has built a strong reputation for engineering solutions that make complex schemes successful.
It looks after its clients, and the work they bring challenges and stimulates the team and lets them take pride in their contribution to a changing world.
Our client is committed to developing its people, investing in their technical, academic and professional growth within a supportive working environment.
The Role
Our client is seeking bright, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join its friendly team in Cardiff and help lead its Drainage Infrastructure team.
Working within a dynamic team, and overseen by an Associate Director, you will assist in leading the delivery of civil engineering design on a range of challenging projects across the infrastructure sector.
The focus will be on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (Su DS) and conventional surface water drainage design.
This is a varied and technically demanding role, ideal for someone who thrives on solving engineering problems.
You will support a culture in which employees take pride in their work and put customer service first.
Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate the following
- At least seven years’ experience in surface and foul water design and/or construction, to Sewers for Adoption and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
- A degree in Civil Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Chartered status, or close to completing professional qualification, with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
- Proficiency in 3D design and drainage modelling software, such as Micro Drainage and/or Info Drainage.
- Knowledge of water authority statutory approval processes, including Section 104 and Section 106 agreements.
- Experience with Su DS Approval Body (SAB) requirements and approval processes.
- Awareness of national planning policy and infrastructure design requirements relating to flood risk management.
- The ability to manage a team with varying levels of experience, providing technical support and resource planning in line with Integrated Management Systems.
- The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritising tasks and deliverables to support effective client delivery.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with statutory bodies such as Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency. xsabvtc
- A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach to problem-solving.
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