Flood Risk Engineer position in Norwich

your Jared; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday

Personal pension contributions

Flexible working policy

Company bonuses

Casual dress

Social events

Job summary

Your Jared is seeking an experienced Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer to join our Norwich team. You will work on flood risk assessments, drainage strategy design for residential and commercial developments, and liaise with clients, councils, architects and planning consultants.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, experience with MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage and AutoCAD, plus UK driving licence. Strong communication, budgeting and deadline management skills are essential for delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering essential.
• Experience in flood risk assessments and drainage design using MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
• Preparation of FRA and Drainage Strategy Reports for planning applications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant planning guidance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess flood risk and design drainage schemes for developments.
• Liaise with clients, councils and design teams in meetings.
• Prepare FRA and Drainage Strategy Reports for planning applications.

Skills

Flood risk assessment

Drainage design

Client liaison

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

MS Office

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 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.