Flood Risk Engineer

Zodiac Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal pension contributions

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

Professional membership subscription

Social events

Company bonuses

Flexible Working Policy allowing work从

25 days holiday

Job summary

Zodiac Recruitment is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Engineer to join our client in Norwich. You will assess flood risk, prepare drainage strategies, and design drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.

The role requires liaising with clients, council officers and design teams, delivering clear advice by email, phone and in meetings. A Civil Engineering degree and experience with MicroDrainage or Info Drainage, AutoCAD and MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree (Bachelor or Master) is essential.
• Experience with flood risk assessments and drainage design using MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage is essential.
• Preparation of reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is essential.
• Familiarity with planning guidance (NPPF, CIRIA SuDS, Sewer Sector Guidance, Building Regulations) is required.
• Strong numeracy, oral communication, and written English skills are essential.
• Experience with MS Office package is required.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to manage deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
• Creative and logical thinker with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• You will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• You will liaise directly with clients, council officers, and design team members such as Architects and Planning Consultants, providing clear advice by email, phone and meetings.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Oral communication

Written English

Deadline management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Info Drainage

Job description

Role FLOOD RISK ENGINEER

Location: Norwich

Salary: £30-£44k (Depending on experience)

Ref: MAR297

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join our client at their Norwich office.

The Role:

• You will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.
• You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members such as Architects and Planning Consultants and as such will need to be able to provide clear and coherent advice by email, phone and face-to-face at meetings.

Essential Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant Bachelor or Master’s Degree qualification (in a subject such as Civil Engineering) is essential.
• Experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage
• and/or Info Drainage is essential.
• Preparation of Reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD is essential.
• A working knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations is required.
• Strong numeracy, oral communication, and written English skills.
• Experience in all Microsoft Office packages.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to manage own deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
• Creative and logical thinker able to problem solve.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of fluvial and pluvial flood risk modelling.
• Preparation of S104 drainage designs to secure technical approval from the relevant authorities.
• Supervisory, leadership and mentoring experience.
• The ability to generate new business through industry contacts would also be advantageous.

Employee Benefits:

• Personal pension contributions;
• Private healthcare;
• Free on-site parking;
• Casual dress (unless formal meetings require otherwise);
• Payment of a professional membership subscription;
• Social events;
• Company bonuses;
• Flexible Working Policy allowing regular work from home;
• 25 days holiday, which increases periodically after 3 years of service.