Catchment Engineer - Yorkshire - 36187

Environment Agency; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Market Forces Factor allowance (£6k)

Job summary

Environment Agency in Yorkshire is seeking a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer to provide specialist advice and guidance on asset management for flood risk infrastructure across the region.

You will lead technical teams on reservoirs, embankments and walls, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safe, compliant operations. A hybrid working pattern applies with site visits across Yorkshire and a valid driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification and professional registration (Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer).
• Excellent communication and customer-focused service.
• Knowledge and experience in Health, Safety & Environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and guidance on asset management in Yorkshire.
• Lead engineering teams on critical assets and reservoirs and advise on refurbishment decisions.
• Assure asset investment programme and influence technical decisions.
• Mentor less experienced engineers to support development.
• Respond to incidents and assist with business continuity as required.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Strong communication

HSE knowledge

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Building/Site: DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT, DEFRA GRP KINGS POOL, YO1 7PX

Grade: Staff Grade 6

Post type: Permanent

Role Type: Operational Delivery

Security checks level: Basic Check

Closing Date: 27/09/2026, 23:55 hours

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

In Yorkshire we look after over 3800 assets on the river network covering 2157Km, which better protects 320,000 properties.

We have an exciting opportunity and are looking for a Chartered Engineer to provide specialist advice and guidance in the Yorkshire Area. This role provides a great opportunity to work on a range of projects, as you help us to continue protecting people and property in flood risk areas. You will contribute to the asset management of Statutory Reservoirs, flood embankments, defence walls and other large civils structures. As an experienced engineer you will provide independent supervision for our critical assets and reservoirs, lead our teams on engineering issues and help to develop our Deputy Catchment Engineers.

You will work with the teams to technically assure our asset investment programme and advise on technical decisions for asset refurbishment. You will encourage, coach and mentor less experienced members of the department to help develop the next generation of engineers in Yorkshire.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be provided.

The team

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Yorkshire Operations Leadership Team. Operations Teams are responsible for the management of a diverse range of FCRM assets. We do this in a safe, efficient and effective manner to reduce flood risk for people and enhance our environment. As asset owners, maintainers and operators, we work to optimise our investment decisions and deliver our ambition to be an exemplar asset management organisation.

Experience/skills required

We are seeking someone with a passion and commitment to engineering within Flood Risk Management. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, as well as with a national network of other Catchment Engineers.

• Engineering qualification and practical experience, hold Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer status
• Good communications skills and great customer focus
• Health, Safety & Environmental knowledge/experience
• Technical leadership experience

Desirable but not essential:

• Flood Risk Management knowledge
• Practical experience in managing assets
• Contract Management experience within construction sector

You’ll be an intelligent problem solver, with a methodical work approach. Leading evidence based decisions and supporting others will come naturally to you.

You will be confident to build relationships, with a can-do attitude and be dedicated to driving your own professional development as well as encouraging others.

Contact and additional information

You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.

We operate a hybrid working approach with some days required in our offices at York or Leeds. You'll be visiting sites across Yorkshire so a full driving licence is essential.

Note that salary is £54,940 plus a Market Forces Factor (MFF) allowance, currently £6000 for CEng status.