Senior Drainage Engineer

Hays Construction and Property · Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Location
Cardiff
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 20, 2026

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.

£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 simi...

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