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Contract

Senior Drainage Engineer

Hays Construction and Property
Cardiff
money-bag £50.00 - £60.00/hour Up to £60ph
Posted: 18 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Ref: 225262800

We are currently looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 consultancy in Cardiff. You''ll be working across a range of major infrastructure frameworks, delivering drainage and SuDS design on high-profile projects.


-50 - -60 per hour / -375 - -450 per day (Inside IR35)
Inside IR35
Initial 6 month contract, likely continual extensions through a healthy pipeline.
Start date ASAP

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of drainage and SuDS systems in line with UK and European standards
  • Produce and review calculations, reports, and technical designs
  • Prepare drainage strategies and support flood risk assessments
  • Liaise with local authorities, sewer operators, and environmental bodies (e.g. EA, NRW)
  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects


Requirements

  • Degree qualified (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering or Environmental discipline
  • Chartered or working towards (ICE, CIWEM or similar)
  • Strong experience in drainage and SuDS design (CIRIA C753)
  • Proficient with InfoDrainage (or similar software)
  • Good understanding of BIM (ISO 19650) and UK construction/CDM regulations
  • Experience liaising with key stakeholders and approval bodies


Desirable

  • Experience with adoptable sewer applications
  • Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategy reports


What you need to do now
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