Civil Engineer - Water & Flooding

Amey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Corporate pension

Job summary

Amey is hiring a Flood Modeller/Engineer to join the Flooding and Water Management team in Scotland. You will work from early design through to final delivery on a range of flood schemes, supporting modellers and leads across projects linked to NI and UK contracts.

You will gain exposure to governance procedures, sustainability-focused design, and a clear path toward professional qualifications, with opportunities for development and training within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate subject (Bachelors or Masters).
• Post-qualification experience in flood management project design and supervision.
• Experience with Infoworks ICM, FloodModeller or HEC-RAS modelling techniques.
• Incorporated Engineer status or progress towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Understand governance procedures in a consulting engineering environment.
• Developing expertise in the relevant technical field and producing sound engineering solutions.
• Interest or experience in delivering environmentally sustainable works.
• Experience with health, safety and welfare tasks on projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake modelling and design of flood management projects.
• Prepare modelling reports including GIS mapping and bills of quantities.
• Provide supervision and management of contracts.
• Undertake feasibility and detailed design studies.
• Contribute to tender documents for procurements.
• Support programme management of flood schemes and procure field surveys.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Governance procedures

Health and safety awareness

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Incorporated Engineer status

Chartered Engineer pathway

Tools

Infoworks ICM

FloodModeller

HEC-RAS

Job description

Amey Engineering teams improve the environment and create sustainable flooding solutions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients, providing consultancy design services for Local Authorities, Strategic and Local transport providers and organisations delivering National Infrastructure. We make our towns and cities better places to live by improving connectivity, flood resilience, sustainability and quality of life.

The role

Due to an increased workload, we are looking to recruit Flooding Modeller / Engineer. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the Flooding and Water Management team in Scotland, providing effective support and assistance to the modellers and team leaders on a variety of flood schemes. We have been confirmed as the lead engineering consultant working with the NI Department for Infrastructure (DFI) on their Water and Departmental Delivery contract for the next five years, as well as NI Transport Asset Management and Translink contracts.

As a Flood Modeller / Engineer at Amey, you’ll see your work from early design to the very end result, and every project will be different from the last. You’ll feel inspired to challenge yourself, as well as your colleagues. You’ll have the opportunity to thrive and we’ll help you shape your career whether through further qualification, learning new skills, or whatever else you need to achieve your ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake preliminary and detailed modelling and design of Flood Management projects,
• Prepare modelling reports including GIS mapping, and contract specifications and bills of quantities for projects
• Provide supervision and management of contracts for both minor and major projects,
• Undertake feasibility, outline and detailed design studies,
• Contribute to the development of tender documents for small and large scale procurements,
• Undertake work relating to the programme management of Flood Management Improvement Schemes, and
• Procure surveys and other field works.

What you will bring to us:

• Have a Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject,
• Post qualification experience in the feasibility, design, supervision and overall management of flood management projects,
• Have experience in Infoworks ICM, FloodModeller or HecRas and hydological modelling techniques
• Have achieved at least Incorporated Engineer status as defined by the Engineering Council, or agree to a formal training agreement leading towards Chartered Engineer or Water Management status as defined by the Engineering Council and agreed on a realistic programme towards achieving a professional qualification,
• Have an appreciation of technical governance procedures and how they are applied within a consulting engineering environment,
• Can demonstrate developing experience and expertise within the relevant technical field,
• Produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements,
• Have an interest or experience in delivering works in an environmentally sustainable manner, and can provide evidence of where this has been undertaken previously,
• Are experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety, and welfare, and
• Understand technical governance procedures within a consulting engineering environment.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.Youwillhave the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plusbankholidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work schemeandaccess to discountedgym membership
• OurSave with Ameyprogrammegives you access tothousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
• Family friendly policiesfor new parents or if youprovide care for a dependant
• Membership of ourAffinityNetworkswhoconnect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.