Senior Highway Drainage Engineer

591922
  • £40 - £45 per hour
  • Cardiff, Wales
  • Contract

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full lifecycle of complex drainage schemes-from initial concept through to completion-independently.
  • Conduct investigations, gather, and analyse data to inform design decisions.
  • Produce feasibility studies, technical designs, and concise reports.
  • Prepare and develop funding bids on behalf of the client.
  • Deliver both preliminary and detailed drainage designs in line with DMRB, Local Design Specs, Sewage Sector Guidance, CDM2015, and BIM standards.
  • Draft and assemble contract documents ready for procurement.
  • Manage contract administration duties efficiently.
  • Oversee construction activities to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Ensure health, safety, and welfare for yourself and your team.
  • Support the development of colleagues and act as a line manager when required.
  • Work confidently with Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, and the Microsoft Office suite.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in highway drainage engineering.
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, and the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Understanding of DMRB, Local Design Specs, Sewage Sector Guidance, CDM2015, and BIM standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to produce high-quality technical designs and reports.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Commitment to health, safety, and welfare standards.
  • Ability to manage and support team development.


If you are a skilled Senior Highway Drainage Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a highly respected client and contribute to impactful projects within the South Wales region.

Lewis Harrison Lead Consultant

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