Location
Bridgend
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/02/2026
Closing date
22/02/2026
Job Title: Principal Drainage Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2801G26
Location: Based near Bridgend
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, sustainably-minded 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 currently searching for a keen, skilled Principal Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the bustling, family-friendly town of Bridgend, South Wales.
Benefits for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you can offer the role)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave package
* Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with opportunities for career progression
* Access to a number of exciting projects across the local region and beyond
* An inclusive team environment, which supports 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 First UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a similar, relevant field)
* 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
* Experience of managing key client and stakeholder relations
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Drainage Engineer include:
* A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
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.