Senior Drainage Engineer

Location:

Bristol (BS98) – Avon, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£40000 – £50000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132668894

Posted On:

01 February 2026

Job Title: Senior Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2801F26

Location: Based near Bristol

Salary: GBP40,000 – GBP50,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned 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 an experienced, passionate Senior Drainage Engineer with a strong background in SAB applications. You will be based near the exciting, creative riverside city of Bristol.

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

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

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Drainage Engineer include:

* Lead SuDS strategies and surface water drainage design for SAB approval
* Prepare and review documents for SAB submissions, as well as their respective responses
* Deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and surface water mitigation proposals
* Oversee professional relations with clients and stakeholders, including LLFAs, SAB teams, and other regulatory bodies
* Utilise the relevant design software to develop compliant, feasible drainage solutions
* Mentor and support colleagues throughout the design process
* Assess project feasibility, resourcing requirements, budgetary restrictions, and timescales

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

* A First UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or a cognate discipline)
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE), or actively working to attain this
* Considerable experience in drainage design, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
* Advanced working knowledge of the SAB process, including experience of preparing SAB submission packs
* Extensive experience with the relevant software systems, including InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
* Keen understanding of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) standards, adoption requirements, and maintenance considerations
* Familiarity with UK drainage and planning frameworks

* Experience of overseeing and mentoring colleagues in a design setting

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

* A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

If you are interested in the role of Senior 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.

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