Civil Engineer - Drainage
CV-LibraryCardiffpermanentPosted: 10 April 2026
Apply NowWe have an opening for a Civil Engineer who has a wealth of experience in Water & Utilities to join a SME design consultancy in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to support the multi-billion-pound pipeline of work that is required by the UK Water Authorities during AMP 8 and beyond.
You’ll be working within a dynamic team and overseen by a Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of the Civil Engineering design on a range of challenging projects across the water sector including but not limited to: New and replacement potable water mains, foul drainage including CSO remediation works, and both Sustainable Urban Drainage and conventional surface water drainage design.
What’s on offer
Agile/flexible working
Life insurance
Health care cash plan
Professional institution membership fees
We provide a pathway to Professional Membership
Formal, external training courses
Regular in-house peer-to-peer training sessions and regular external lunchtime CPD sessions
Social benefits
What you need to succeed
3+ years’ experience in the Water Industry with potable, surface, and foul water design and/or construction
Civil Engineering degree and preferably a Masters
Have measurable progression with or be willing to work towards Professional Qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
To have experience in 3D design and modelling using software such as MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage & Water Authority statutory approval processes such as S104, S106 etc
To have experience / an understanding on SuDS Approval Body involvement.
Ability to manage concurrent projects ensuring prioritisation of tasks and deliverables to ensure effective delivery
Ability to work using own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
You’ll be working within a dynamic team and overseen by a Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of the Civil Engineering design on a range of challenging projects across the water sector including but not limited to: New and replacement potable water mains, foul drainage including CSO remediation works, and both Sustainable Urban Drainage and conventional surface water drainage design.
What’s on offer
Agile/flexible working
Life insurance
Health care cash plan
Professional institution membership fees
We provide a pathway to Professional Membership
Formal, external training courses
Regular in-house peer-to-peer training sessions and regular external lunchtime CPD sessions
Social benefits
What you need to succeed
3+ years’ experience in the Water Industry with potable, surface, and foul water design and/or construction
Civil Engineering degree and preferably a Masters
Have measurable progression with or be willing to work towards Professional Qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
To have experience in 3D design and modelling using software such as MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage & Water Authority statutory approval processes such as S104, S106 etc
To have experience / an understanding on SuDS Approval Body involvement.
Ability to manage concurrent projects ensuring prioritisation of tasks and deliverables to ensure effective delivery
Ability to work using own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work well independently and as part of a team