Flood Risk & Drainage – Engineer – Birmingham / Reading

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects in the water resources sector. You will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive drainage strategies and flood risk assessments, working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for rapid career progression and personal development. Engage with a variety of projects, from small developments to large-scale initiatives, while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions and fosters growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the water and environment industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Company Share Ownership Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of Professional Subscription

Group Pension Scheme Membership

Life Assurance

Ongoing Support and Training

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in drainage and flood risk sector in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of national planning policy and flood risk legislation.

Responsibilities

• Delivering drainage strategies for private and public sector clients.
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Client Liaison

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Higher Education Qualification in Relevant Science

Tools

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD

Civils3D

GIS

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer (Birmingham / Reading)

PJA is looking to recruit a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to support the continued success of our Birmingham or Reading office.

We seek an experienced Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join our friendly team of specialists in the Water Resources Team. This role involves delivering drainage strategies, with a familiarity of flood risk, for both private and public sector clients within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies.

For the right individual, this is an excellent opportunity to help develop a strategically important sector of the business. PJA is currently engaged in numerous projects, ranging from small-scale developments to larger initiatives involving 150 to 10,000 residential units and the supporting infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience of working in the drainage and Flood Risk sector in the UK, including the completion of Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS and Drainage strategies, as well as contributions to other civil engineering projects within the water and environment industry.

Candidates should possess a strong academic background in a relevant science discipline (e.g., a degree in Civil Engineering or a related higher education qualification) and/or extensive experience in a similar position.

The successful applicant will also have:

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in preparing and delivering Flood Risk Assessments and preliminary/conceptual Drainage Strategies to support Local Plan representations and outline planning applications, as well as detailed surface and foul water drainage strategies for full planning applications.
• A solid understanding of national planning policy and relevant legislation concerning flood risk and drainage (such as the NPPF & PPG, SuDS Manual, Flood and Water Management Act, and Water Framework Directive), along with best practices related to flood risk, drainage and the water environment.
• Familiarity with drainage modelling techniques, as well as detailed experience with Causeway Flow, AutoCAD, Civils3D (including the production of earthworks models), and GIS.
• Experience attending meetings and liaising with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities, and other statutory bodies.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Takes a practical approach to problem solving.
• An understanding of the Flood Risk Activity Permitting and Land Drainage Consent Process would be advantageous but not essential.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) would be advantageous.

Rewards and Benefits

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
• A wide range of challenging projects
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days annually
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of professional subscription
• Membership of our group pension scheme
• Life Assurance

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, then please email your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail]. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.