Associate / Associate Director - Flood Risk & Drainage

Strata Construction Consulting; Hedge End; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design consultancy seeks an Associate/Associate Director Engineer specializing in Flood Risk & Drainage for their Southampton team. This role involves technical leadership, client's relationship management, project execution, and mentorship of junior engineers. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid track record in drainage design and relevant industry guidelines, driving quality delivery on diverse projects.

Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible working

Car Allowance

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in client relationship management.
• Strong experience in drainage design and S104 applications.
• Chartered Engineer with ICE or CIWEM qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in preparing S104 applications and drainage design.
• Manage projects within set timeframes and budgets.
• Mentor junior team members and champion health and safety practices.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Technical Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Drainage Design

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

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.