Senior / Associate Water Engineer
Cardiff, Wales (Hybrid)
£55,000 – £80,000 + package (DOE)
Permanent | Full-time
Are you ready to take the next step in your water engineering career?
We’re looking for a talented Senior or Associate-level Water Engineer to help deliver sustainable, high-impact water, wastewater, drainage, and flood risk projects across the UK.
You’ll play a key role in leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and influencing the direction of our growing water team - all while enjoying flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive culture.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and deliver water, wastewater, drainage, and flood risk projects.
Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), drainage strategies, and SuDS designs.
Undertake or review hydraulic modelling (Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM).
Manage clients, budgets, and multidisciplinary design teams.
Mentor and develop junior engineers.
Contribute to bids, frameworks, and business development initiatives.
About You:
Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar).
Chartered or near-Chartered (ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent).
8+ years’ experience in water engineering consultancy or a related sector.
Strong understanding of UK SuDS guidance, flood risk policy, and adoptable drainage standards.
Confident communicator with proven leadership skills.
Experienced in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, and hydraulic modelling software.
🌟 What’s on Offer
✅ Salary circa £55,000–£80,000 + comprehensive package
✅ Flexible / hybrid working
✅ Ongoing chartership & professional development support
✅ Opportunity to shape and lead exciting infrastructure projects
✅ Collaborative, people-first team culture
If you’re passionate about delivering sustainable water solutions and want to make a real impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or send a message for a confidential chat about the role.
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