Drainage / Flood Risk Engineer

Additional Resources; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Drainage / Flood Risk Engineer to enhance drainage and flood risk strategies for various development projects. This role involves preparing Flood Risk Assessments and liaising with stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and possess strong skills in relevant software like Micro drainage and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Drainage Engineer or similar role.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Understanding of UK Drainage / Flood Risk Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines and budgetary constraints.

Skills

Drainage Engineering

Flood Risk Assessment

Project Management

Micro drainage / Flow Software

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Micro station

AutoCAD

Job description

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As a Drainage / Flood Risk Engineer , you will contribute to diverse projects, focusing on residential and non-residential developments, enhancing drainage and flood risk strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Surface Water Drainage Strategies.
• Developing strategies for foul water drainage to bolster Planning Applications.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Utilise Micro drainage / Flow software to model drainage networks.
• Input into site masterplans for optimal drainage integration.
• Ensure projects are completed efficiently, meeting deadlines and budgetary constraints.
• Regularly review company practices and associated policies for continuous improvement.
• Assist in team management and development.

Requirements:

• Previously worked as a Drainage Engineer, Flood Risk Engineer or in a similar role.
• Possess 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy documents.
• Background in management of drainage and flood risk elements of a project.
• Understanding of UK Drainage / Flood Risk Regulation / Best Practice.
• Skilled in Micro drainage / Flow, Micro station / AutoCAD, Microsoft Office.
• Experience in preparing Transport Statements/Assessments, Travel Plans, and Utility Assessments would be beneficial.
• Degree level education would be preferred.