Associate Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham seeks an Associate Engineer specializing in Flood Risk, Drainage and Water Infrastructure to lead challenging projects and develop client relationships.

You will manage flood risk and drainage works, mentor engineers and help grow the technical team while engaging with authorities and stakeholders. Generous salary and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in flood risk, drainage and water infrastructure engineering.
• Strong background in flood risk assessments, surface water drainage and SuDS design.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating teams for a range of clients.
• Ability to build client relationships with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and water infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Proactively bring in new clients and contribute to the growth of the team's project portfolio.
• Oversee the preparation and review of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Drainage Strategies and SuDS designs.
• Manage projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior engineers.
• Liaise with local authorities, LLFAs, the Environment Agency, water companies and other stakeholders.
• Support fee proposals, tenders, resource planning and wider business development activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard, on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Business development

Education

Chartered status or working towards it

Job description

Associate Engineer - Flood Risk, Drainage & Water Infrastructure

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + benefits

Location: Birmingham

Are you an experienced Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, combining technical leadership with business development and client relationship management?

We are working with a well-established engineering consultancy looking to appoint an Associate Engineer specialising in Flood Risk, Drainage and Water Infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can lead projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in growing a successful technical team.

The Role

You will take a leading role in delivering flood risk, drainage and water infrastructure projects, while helping to expand the consultancy's client base and develop new business opportunities.

Working closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams, you will have the autonomy to manage projects, mentor engineers and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and water infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Proactively bring in new clients and contribute to the growth of the team's project portfolio.
• Oversee the preparation and review of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs), Drainage Strategies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs.
• Manage projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior engineers.
• Liaise with local authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), the Environment Agency, water companies and other key stakeholders.
• Support fee proposals, tenders, resource planning and wider business development activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard, on time and within budget.

About You

• Significant experience in flood risk, drainage and water infrastructure engineering.
• A strong technical background in flood risk assessments, surface water drainage and SuDS design.
• Experience managing projects, coordinating teams and delivering work for a range of clients.
• A proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, with a commercial mindset and confidence in developing new business.
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK planning policy, drainage standards and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution, or working towards it, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000-£70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to play a key role in growing a successful engineering consultancy.
• A strong focus on client development, technical leadership and career progression.
• The autonomy to shape projects, develop client relationships and influence business growth.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop a team of engineers.
• A varied portfolio of flood risk, drainage and water infrastructure projects.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer ready to step into an Associate-level position where you can combine technical expertise with client development and business growth, we'd love to hear from you.