Flood Risk Engineer - Lichfield

Zodiac Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Flood Risk Engineer in Lichfield. The role involves flood risk assessments, drainage design for various developments, and client interaction. Candidates must have a relevant civil engineering degree and knowledge of essential software like MicroDrainage and AUTOCAD. This position offers a salary of £30,000 to £40,000, along with employee benefits including private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Personal pension contributions

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

Payment of professional membership subscription

Social events

Company bonuses

Flexible Working Policy

25 days holiday rising after 3 years

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor or Master’s Degree qualification in Civil Engineering is essential.
• Experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage.
• Knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance such as NPPF and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation.
• Liaise directly with clients and council officers.
• Provide clear advice by email, phone, and face-to-face.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Drainage Strategy preparation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Info Drainage

AUTOCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Up to £40,000 depending on experience Vacancy type Permanent Categories Civil Engineering

FLOOD RISK ENGINEER

Location : Lichfield

Salary : £30-£40k (Depending on experience)

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

The Role :

• You will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of drainage schemesfor 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.

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