Flood Risk & Drainage – Engineer – Birmingham / Reading

PJA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team in Birmingham or Reading. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, from small developments to large-scale initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in flood risk assessments and drainage strategies, contributing to impactful civil engineering projects. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position promises to be rewarding for those passionate about water resources and environmental management.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Company Share Ownership Scheme

Private Healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Techscheme

Payment of Professional Subscription

Membership of Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in drainage and flood risk sector in the UK.
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage strategies for private and public sector clients.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Relevant Higher Education Qualification

Tools

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD

Civils3D

GIS

Job description

Flood Risk & Drainage – Engineer – Birmingham / Reading

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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.

Our ideal candidate

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

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

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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.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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