Senior Drainage Engineer

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online
📍 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 💼 CONTRACTOR 🕒 Posted June 26, 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 ASAPKey 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 ( EA, NRW)
  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects
  • Requirements
  • Degree qualified (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc) in Civil Engineering or Environmental discipline
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    Job Details

    • Location Cardiff, Wales
    • Job Type CONTRACTOR
    • Category Engineers
    • Posted Date June 26, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 05, 2026