Associate / Associate Director - Flood Risk & Drainage

Strata Construction Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design consultancy seeks an Associate/Associate Director Engineer specializing in Flood Risk & Drainage in Southampton. The role involves leading design teams, managing projects, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have CEng status and experience with S104 applications, as well as strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working, car allowance, enhanced leave, and private medical insurance among other benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible working

Car Allowance

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Must have Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience in S104 applications and drainage design.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of S104 applications.
• Manage projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Mentor junior team members and support their growth.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Strong client relationship management

Communication skills

Proficiency in drainage design

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Our client is a well-known global design consultancy who are looking for an Associate / Associate Director level Engineer who specialises in Flood Risk & Drainage to join their Southampton based team. You will be specifically supporting the Development team, who provide transport planning, civil infrastructure and urban design support on development and masterplanning projects. As an Associate or Associate Director, you will provide technical leadership to our design teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead design teams and to mentor and support junior team members.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Car Allowance
• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• High street discounts
• & more

The role

• Develop and nurture excellent relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Lead a team in the preparation and submission of S104 applications, providing crucial drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.
• Utilise your comprehensive understanding of industry guidelines including NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and related technical standards.
• Review technical reports, effectively conveying complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Lead discussions with the Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), Environment Agency (EA) and Water Authorities (WA).
• Champion health and safety practices within the workplace and during the design process.
• Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, thriving both independently and as a collaborator.
• Manage and execute projects within agreed upon timeframes and budgets.
• Oversee a team producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports.
• Very proficient in detailed drainage design through to construction.
• Mentor and develop the skills of junior team members, fostering their professional growth.

What you need to succeed

• Chartered Engineer, (CEng) status with the ICE or CIWEM.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong experience in preparing and submitting S104 applications and providing drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs.
• Support the Place Lead in the leadership of the Development team alongside other Senior Team Members.
• Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships.
• Winning work from key accounts and align the business to secure major opportunities and an increasing order book.
• Leading and support bids by contributing reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically.
• Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensure the team complies with SHEQ, (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality).
• Detailed knowledge of industry guidelines such as NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and relevant technical standards.
• Excellent technical reporting writing and review skills.
• Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership.
• Engaging with the Technical Leadership Group, (TLG) to promote technical innovation, best practice and technological advancements for infrastructure development for major projects.
• Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business opportunities in the Development sector / market.