Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer in Eastbourne)

Penguin Recruitment; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm near Eastbourne is seeking a Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer. The role involves working on a variety of projects, producing technical documents like Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies, and using software such as MicroDrainage and AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. This permanent position promises excellent training and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Collaborative working environment

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or Geography.
• Good knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Design.
• Understanding of Hydraulic Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects for public and private sectors.
• Produce technical documents including Flood Risk Assessments.
• Contribute to Drainage Strategies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategies

Hydraulic Modelling

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent qualification in Hydrology or Geography

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD291025B

Location: Based near Eastbourne

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to projects across the civil engineering and drainage landscapes. They are searching for a driven, capable Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer who is willing to take on a challenging array of projects across a variety of sectors, based near the seaside town of Eastbourne.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• An inclusive, collaborative working environment which prioritises teamwork
• Extensive training, development, and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Working on projects across the public and private sectors, including residential and commercial developments, sports venues, schools, etc.
• Producing technical documents, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) and Flood Estimation Reports
• Contributing to Drainage Strategies, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Using software such as MicroDrainage and AutoCAD to produce work

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geography, or a similar, relevant field
• Good knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Drainage Design
• An understanding of Hydraulic Modelling
• Proficient in the use of MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and other, similar software systems
• Outstanding written and verbal skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, particularly when applied to report writing
• A genuine interest in flood risk and drainage, and their importance in environmental and engineering projects

Desirable skills and experience

• Prior experience in a flood risk and/or drainage role
• Good knowledge of the local area and surrounding region
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of other software systems used within the flood risk, drainage, and hydrology sectors

How to apply

If you are interested in the role of Graduate Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.