Flood Risk Engineer / Water Engineer / Assistant Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Consultants and Engineers to join their dynamic Water Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects aimed at addressing flood risk and drainage challenges. You will collaborate with high-profile clients and lead teams in developing innovative solutions. The company is committed to your professional growth through internal training and mentoring, ensuring that you have the support needed to excel in your career. Join a forward-thinking firm that values sustainability and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the field of environmental consultancy.

Benefits

Internal training programs

Mentoring and CPD opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic professional eager for challenges and career progression.
• Experience in flood risk reduction and modeling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in flood risk and drainage design and assessments.
• Manage projects ranging from £1m to £100m across various sectors.

Skills

Flood Risk Reduction

Flood Modeling

Hydraulic Modeling

SUDs Development

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Eligible for CEng MICE or CIWEM chartership

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams passionate about using their expertise to solve complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is one of the largest and fastest-growing environmental consultancies worldwide. In 2023, the Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranked Tetra Tech #1 in Water for the 20th consecutive year.

Summary:

We are hiring for multiple positions within our flood risk and water team due to ongoing growth and new project acquisitions. We seek Consultants and Engineers to support our Water Engineering team across the UK, ideally based in Manchester, Leeds, or London, but other locations will be considered. Our team handles a wide array of major infrastructure projects for both private and public sectors, focusing on integrated flood risk and drainage solutions with advanced design.

Our current flood risk projects include schemes for local authorities, the MOD, private clients, and water utility providers, such as the Derby Riverside Flood Alleviation Scheme and United Utilities CSO spill reduction program. We collaborate with high-profile housing developers from inception to design and construction, addressing flood risk challenges with natural flood management and SUDs solutions.

Our diverse client base offers exciting challenges to develop skills and knowledge. As a project leader, you will guide teams, support clients, and contribute to bidding and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in flood risk and drainage activities, including design, hydraulic modeling, hydrology assessments, and SUDs.
• Manage projects ranging from £1m to £100m across sectors like defense, transport, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and residential.
• Work independently on technical tasks from project inception to completion, supported by senior colleagues.
• Support project managers and assume project management roles on low-risk projects.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure project delivery aligns with time and budget constraints.
• Participate in proposal and bid preparation.

We offer internal training, mentoring, CPD, and development programs to support your career growth. Some travel and outside-normal-hours work may be required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Enthusiastic professional eager for challenges and career progression.
• Experience in flood risk reduction, flood modeling, and assessments.
• Ability to develop SUDs and natural flood management solutions.
• Proficiency with IT systems like ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Degree in a relevant field; eligible for CEng MICE or CIWEM chartership; working towards or committed to attaining chartership.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Full UK Driving License; security clearance to SC level preferred.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech provides high-end consulting and engineering services worldwide, combining global resources with local delivery. We are committed to sustainable, resilient solutions and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment with competitive benefits.

Visit www.tetratecheurope.com for more information. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers page.

We are an equal opportunities employer, supporting flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance.