Associate Water Management in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Environmental Consultancy in Bristol is seeking an experienced Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to lead a Water Team. This role demands a strong academic background, Chartered status, and extensive experience in flood risk and drainage projects. The ideal candidate will also drive business development and mentor junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits, along with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial benefits package

Flexible working

Training courses

Career development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working for a UK-based Consultancy in flood risk, hydrology, or drainage.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers and manage projects.
• Check technical work spanning flood risk, drainage, and hydraulic modelling.
• Support existing technical team and oversee project updates.

Skills

Flood risk management

Hydraulic modelling

Business development

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Strong academic background in a relevant discipline

Chartered status (achieved or close to)

Job description

Overview

My client, a market leading, innovative Environmental Consultancy, is searching for an Associate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to manage a Water Team based in Bristol. Hybrid working is available.

The role requires a strong academic background in a relevant discipline and Chartered status (achieved or close to). You will have extensive experience working for a UK-based Consultancy specialising in flood risk, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood alleviation, drainage or river engineering.

You will also have the drive to develop new business opportunities with the support of the team, and experience managing projects, promoting company services and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineers based in Bristol; manage projects, mentor and train team members, and develop new business opportunities.
• Check, complete and amend technical work spanning flood risk, drainage, hydraulic modelling, nutrient neutrality, flood alleviation and river restoration schemes across the UK.
• Support the existing technical team and manage/coordinate projects while updating Clients with project progress.
• Oversee projects spanning the following areas: Flood Alleviation Schemes; River Restoration and Natural Habitat Management; Pollution Incidents and Nutrient Neutrality; Drainage Strategies and designs; Hydrological and Hydraulic Modelling; Bid Proposals and Tenders; Natural Flood Management and Renewable Energy Projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline.
• Qualified or near Chartered status (essential).
• Significant experience with a UK-based consultancy specialising in flood risk, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood alleviation, drainage or river engineering.
• Proven ability to develop business opportunities, manage projects, promote services and mentor team members.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, flexible working, training courses and career development.

How to Apply

If this role is of interest or you are seeking other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment, please contact Jordanna Morris. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.