Flood Risk And Drainage Engineer

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer. The successful candidate will lead a team to manage highway assets, prepare grant applications, and oversee project budgets. Key responsibilities include developing long-term strategies for asset management and providing engineering design advice. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership abilities and a background in flood risk management. This role offers a platform for enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Highway Asset and Flood Authority professionals.
• Prepare grant applications and bid documentation for funding.
• Present business cases and project summary reports.
• Manage and allocate budgets within your area.
• Provide technical reports to support budget allocation and program planning.
• Enhance the Business Unit's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead recruitment, training, and staff management.
• Foster a high-quality, cohesive service culture.
• Represent the team at various levels and liaise with professionals and stakeholders.
• Deputize for the Service Manager as required.

Job description

Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Management

• Lead a team of Highway Asset and Flood Authority professionals.
• Prepare grant applications and bid documentation for funding.
• Present business cases and project summary reports.
• Manage and allocate budgets within your area.
• Provide technical reports to support budget allocation and program planning.
• Enhance the Business Unit's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead recruitment, training, and staff management.
• Foster a high-quality, cohesive service culture.
• Represent the team and authority at various levels and liaise with professionals and stakeholders.
• Deputize for the Service Manager as required.

Asset and Flood Risk Management

• Review, develop, and implement long-term policy and strategy for highway asset management.
• Promote asset management maintenance procedures.
• Develop and manage the Highway Infrastructure Asset Management System (IAMS).
• Procure and interpret highway asset condition assessments.
• Develop and manage the scheme identification and prioritization systems.
• Manage highway asset conditions and create medium‑term maintenance programs.
• Liaise with stakeholders on work programs and routine maintenance.
• Implement an Asset Valuation approach and comply with national financial requirements.
• Provide guidance on new legislative proposals and statutory requirements.
• Manage flood risk and implement Sustainable Urban Drainage Solutions (SuDS).

Design and Construction

• Act as project sponsor and budget manager for capital budgets.
• Lead the procurement and management of minor maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Provide expert engineering design advice and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

Planning and Development

• Supervise technical support for planning applications and developments.
• Provide guidance on technical submissions related to highway infrastructure assets.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

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