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Senior Drainage Engineer
Hays Construction and Property
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
Location
Cardiff
Posted
June 20, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
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.
Β£50 - Β£60 per hour / Β£375 - Β£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 simi...
Β£50 - Β£60 per hour / Β£375 - Β£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 simi...